Former Anyanya 1 Veteran Addresses EES Parliament Mr. Severino Fuli Boki, a 97 year old Anyanya one veteran addressed the Eastern Equatoria State (EES) Legislative Assembly today in conformity with conduct of Business Regulation contained in article 179 permitting ceremonial speeches and other speeches by distinguished personalities.06 December 2011 Elder Severino Fuli Boki, Anyanya 1 veteran addressing the EES Assembly [©Gurtong]By Peter Lokale Nakimangole TORIT, 6th December, 2011 [Gurtong] – Mr. Severino Fuli Boki, a 97 year old Anyanya one veteran, addressed the Eastern Equatoria State (EES) Legislative Assembly today in conformity with conduct of Business Regulation contained in article 179 permitting ceremonial speeches and other speeches by distinguished personalities.
According to the House speaker, Right Hon. Emmanuel Ambrose Ocholimoi, the Assembly offered him the opportunity on behalf of Anyanya one movement of the Addis Ababa Agreement period, the former Government after the Addis Ababa Agreement. Earlier on, the Legislative Assembly invited the public through 97.5 FM Radio to attend the public speech of their elderly hero at the EESLA’s Hall. Fuli narrated that he joined Loa Missionary School in 1934 and explained in depth on how Anyanya movement survived and operated until it gave birth to SPLA/M leading to the subsequent birth of the present enjoyed independence of South Sudan. While clarifying the meaning of the word ‘Anyanya’ the retired veteran whose book - ‘Shaping a free Southern Sudan’ with a subtitle ‘memoirs of our struggle, 1934-1985’ posed, “Some people say they have PhDs, Masters, degrees. You see. … I wrote my book which is in widespread circulation across the country and beyond, do I have any qualification?” He notes that before and after gaining independence on 9th July 2011, South Sudan is still faced with serious challenges that continue to present themselves in different shapes and forms, among them are illiteracy, insecurity, hunger and appalling infrastructure. Fuli asked the leaders to strive and meet the citizens’ high expectations from the Government. Hon. Ocholimoi underscored the importance of maintaining and passing on the history of the country to coming generation. “A country without history is like a tree without leaves,” Ocholimoi echoed. Posted in: Home CommentsThere are currently no comments, be the first to post one. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "South Sudan Info - The Kob" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/SouthSudanKob?hl=en.
