<p >The government has outlined strategies to strengthen labour policies in a move to revamp the sector, recognising that every worker’s contribution counts toward national progress and deserves timely salary or wage payment to sustain their lives.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="520" data-end="696" >This assurance comes as the country marked the International Labour Day on Friday at Juba National Stadium, amid renewed hope for improved worker protection and social welfare.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="698" data-end="966" >Vice President for the Service Cluster, Hussein Abdelbagi Akol, who represented President Salva Kiir at the event, acknowledges existing challenges, stressing that every South Sudanese worker deserves fair treatment and opportunities aligned with national development.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="968" data-end="1236" >Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Joseph Ngere Paciko, used the occasion to reaffirm Parliament’s commitment to summoning government officials who are negligent in their duties, as part of enforcing accountability and shared responsibility in moving the country forward.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="1238" data-end="1359" >Labour Minister Anthony Lino Makana recognized the contributions of all workers, both in the formal and informal sectors.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="1361" data-end="1568" >Central Equatoria State Governor, Emmanuel Adil Anthony, emphasized the importance of improving the living conditions of teachers, farmers, and the military in driving the country toward its promised future.<o:p></o:p></p><p data-start="1570" data-end="1670" >Prominent leaders, including the Speaker of the Council of States, Akot Akot, attended the occasion.<o:p></o:p></p>
