(JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN) – The Chairperson of the South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, Losidik Ladu Lukak, has appointed Kur Ajing Ater as Third Vice Chairperson in a leadership reshuffle.
A statement issued by the chamber last Friday said Lukak relieved Alfred Makur Nguech of his duties as Third Vice Chairperson in charge of Agriculture and named Kur Ajing Ater as his replacement.
Makur has, however, been reappointed to the chamber’s Board.
Lukak, who is also a business tycoon, appointed five new board members: Martha Akoi Bor, Atong Amos Agook, Shawer Bakuny Monytuil, Jalal Abdulla Doba and Mabil Mior Gum.
Atong Manyuat Kuek was appointed adviser on African Affairs, while Tut Jok was named deputy for Agriculture.
Kur Ajing pledged to work with the chamber’s leadership to promote business development and improve the operating environment for businesses across the country.
Lukak urged the newly appointed leaders and board members to uphold unity, mutual respect and teamwork, saying collective efforts were essential to building a stronger private sector.
The South Sudan National Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture represents businesses and entrepreneurs across the country.
The private sector plays a key role in job creation, trade, investment and economic growth.
The appointment comes as the chamber continues to face leadership tensions. In February 2026, the Ministry of Trade and Industry confirmed Lukak as the legitimate chairperson after a rival group led by Bona Bol Bol Arech claimed to have elected an interim leadership . The ministry directed the chamber to hold fresh elections no later than October 2027.
Kur Ajing Ater was designated by the United States Treasury in October 2019 under the Global Magnitsky sanctions programme for alleged bribery of South Sudanese officials and involvement in irregular oil and military food contracts. He remains on the US sanctions list.
