15/09/2026
His Grace Dr. Justin Badi Arama Visits Maridi National Teacher's Training Institute, Urges Students to Embrace Teaching as a Noble Calling
Maridi, Western Equatoria State - Monday, September 14, 2026
His Grace Dr. Justin Badi Arama, the Archbishop and Primate of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan, on Monday paid a visit to the Maridi National Teacher's Training Institute (MNTTI) to encourage student-teachers and appreciate the progress of the institution.
Archbishop Badi said his visit was a normal visit as a son of Maridi, aimed at appreciating the development of the institute under the able leadership of Ustaz Jackson Ramadan, the Principal of MNTTI, and his tutors.
Addressing the students, the Primate stressed the transformative power of education.
"Education is about acquiring knowledge, and every training sharpens the mind and transforms a student into an intellectual," he told the student-teachers.
He cautioned against undermining any form of training, noting that those who do so are missing a great opportunity in life. He said after graduation, the students will be recognized as intellectuals in their communities and will carry the responsibility of shaping the next generation.
In his message, His Grace drew a parallel between the teaching profession and the ministry of Jesus Christ.
"Being a teacher is taking up the role of Jesus, who was called 'Rabbi,' meaning teacher. He taught with authority, compassion and truth, shaping people's minds and hearts, which is exactly what is expected of teachers," Dr. Badi said.
He further commissioned the students to be ambassadors of peace, reconciliation and unity across South Sudan at a time when the nation continues to yearn for lasting peace.
The Archbishop assured the students and the administration that the Church continues to support them in prayers as they pursue their noble calling to educate the nation.
The Maridi National Teacher's Training Institute, one of the key teacher training centers in West
