The Caretaker Governor of Central Equatoria State, Augustino Jadalla Kamilo Wani, has met with officials of Jamus Sports Club to discuss collaboration aimed at promoting sports and engaging young people in the state.

According to the Office of the Governor, Jadalla met with a delegation from the club led by its Secretary-General, Victor Mario, on Friday in Juba.

During the meeting, the governor urged the club to use sports as a tool to promote peace, unity and social cohesion, while discouraging tribalism ahead of the upcoming elections.

He also called on the club to help raise awareness about drug abuse among young people, stressing the importance of keeping youth engaged in productive activities.

Jadalla further emphasized the need to establish more recreational centres to nurture local sporting talent and provide young people with opportunities to develop their abilities and compete fairly.

Officials of Jamus Sports Club reportedly pledged to use sports to keep young people productively engaged.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting peace, unity and security, describing sports as one of the avenues through which these objectives could be advanced as the state prepares for elections.

The meeting comes amid calls for greater youth participation in peacebuilding and community development through sports.