25/01/2025
๐๐ผ๐ป. ๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ช๐ผ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐บ , ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐๐ผ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฒ
By Daniel Deng Lual Wek
Hon. William Wol Mayom, a former Minister of Information and Communication Services for Warrap State, has left an indelible mark on the political and administrative landscape of South Sudan. Known for his dedication, resilience, and impactful contributions, Wol has served his people with vision and purpose.
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป
Born in 1985 in Manyangok Payam, Tonj South County, William Wol Mayom demonstrated a passion for education early in life. He began his academic journey in 1993 at Ayidiir Primary School and later completed his Basic Education at John Paul II School in Wau in 2004. He earned his Sudan School Certificate in 2009 and pursued higher education at the University of Juba, earning a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature in 2021. He further advanced his studies with a Higher Diploma in English and Literature in 2022.
๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ ๐ฅ๐ผ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐
Wolโs leadership journey began during his university days, where he served as the Chairperson of the Warrap State Studentsโ Association at the University of Juba from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he was the Secretary General of the Thony Community Charitable Association between 2007 and 2013, showcasing his commitment to community development.
In 2008, he was elected Secretary General of the SPLM Youth League in Tonj South during the first SPLM Convention, a role that positioned him as a key player in youth empowerment and political engagement.
๐ช๐ถ๐น๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ช๐ผ๐น ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐บ'๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น ๐ถ๐ป๐ณ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐
1. Commissioner of Tonj South County (2013-2015): Appointed by Governor Nyandeng Malek, Wol worked diligently to address local issues and foster development in Tonj South.
2. Minister of Information, Culture, Youth, and Sport, Defunct Tonj State (2019-2020): Wol played a critical role in promoting cultural awareness, youth programs and sports initiatives during his tenure.
3. Minister of Information and Communication Services, Warrap State (2022-2025): Appointed by Governor Aleu Anyieny Aleu on October 14, 2022, Wol collaborated with successive governors, including Manhiem Bol Malek, Kuol Muor Muor and Marial Abur Bol, to transform the stateโs information and communication landscape.
๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ป๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐บ๐บ๐๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐
During his tenure, Hon. Wol implemented several initiatives to improve the functioning of the Ministry and enhance public communication in Warrap State. His notable achievements include:
1. Human Resource Development, Promoted both classified and non-classified staff, ensuring career growth within the Ministry.
2. Infrastructure Improvements: Renovated the Ministry buildingโs exterior wall and installed air conditioning in the Kuajok FM studio.
3. Equipment Procurement, Purchased essential office and communication tools, including a photocopy machine, HP laptop, hard drive, zoom recorder and a sound system.
4. Media Advancements
Secured consistent power supply for Kuajok FM by collaborating with MTN to share their solar power during morning hours.
Recruited 11 new journalists to strengthen the Radio Department.
Established three new departments: Establishment, TV, and Decoration, to expand the Ministryโs scope and capabilities.
Hon. William Wol Mayomโs leadership in Warrap State reflects his dedication to progress and community development. From empowering young people to improving infrastructure and media operations, his initiatives have brought tangible benefits to the citizens of Warrap State.
As a leader, Wolโs achievements underline the importance of vision, collaboration and effective governance in building a better future for South Sudan. His contributions will be remembered as a testament to his unwavering commitment to public service.
