•Population Census (2008): 8.26 million•GDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)•Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)•Population Census (2008): 8.26 million•GDP Growth: -2.30% (2021)•Inflation Rate: 58.21% (May, 2025)

Leadership

Meet the Board and Executive leadership guiding the National Bureau of Statistics in delivering accurate, timely, and relevant statistics for South Sudan's development.

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Board of Directors

The NBS Board of Directors serves as the Governance Authority, providing strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the credibility and reliability of statistical data for South Sudan.

About the Board

The Board provides strategic guidance and oversight to the Bureau's operations. Its responsibilities include ensuring the credibility and reliability of statistical data, guiding national and regional development priorities informed by data analysis, strengthening institutional partnerships and collaborations, and overseeing capacity-building efforts within the Bureau and wider statistical system.

Dr. Dier Tong Ngor

Dr. Dier Tong Ngor

Chairperson

Dr. Dier Tong Ngor is a South Sudanese economist and central banker with over 30 years of experience in financial govern...

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Mr. Angelo Ugwaag Wod Arun

Mr. Angelo Ugwaag Wod Arun

Member

Angelo Ugwaag Wod Arun holds a Master of Science in Security and Development Studies from Bristol University (UK); a bac...

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Prof. Venansio Tombe Muludiang, Ph.D.

Prof. Venansio Tombe Muludiang, Ph.D.

Member

University of Juba

Prof. Venansio Tombe Muludiang is a South Sudanese academic specializing in demography. He earned a B.Sc. (Honors) in So...

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Dr. Gatwech Koak Nyuon

Dr. Gatwech Koak Nyuon

Member

Yellow River Delta Intelligent Agricultural Machinery Equipment Industry Academy

Dr. Gatwech Koak Nyuon holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Peking University, focusing on displacement effects in post-confl...

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Mrs. Nyantiop Martha Agoot

Mrs. Nyantiop Martha Agoot

Member

Ministry of Finance and Planning

Mrs. Martha is a seasoned South Sudanese economist with over 15 years of experience in macroeconomics and public finance...

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Mr. Paulo Debor Landit Dieng

Mr. Paulo Debor Landit Dieng

Member

Nile Petroleum Corporation (NILEPET)

Paulo Debor Landit Dieng is a seasoned legal expert with over 17 years of experience in public service and the energy se...

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Mr. Abugo Charles Joseph Abate

Mr. Abugo Charles Joseph Abate

Member

Bank of South Sudan

Mr. Charles is the Director General of the Policy, Research and Statistics Directorate at the Bank of South Sudan, havin...

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Ms. Merekaje Lorna Nanjia

Member

SSuDEMOP

Lorna Merekaje is a South Sudanese professional with over 20 years of experience in governance, peacebuilding, public ma...

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Mr. Ocum Genes Karlo

Mr. Ocum Genes Karlo

Member

Ebony Centre for Strategic Studies

Mr. Ocum holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Juba, a BSc in Management, and an M.Sc from the University of Kh...

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Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai

Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai

Director General (Ex Officio)

National Bureau of Statistics

Augustino Ting Mayai is one of South Sudan’s foremost leaders in research, policy, statistics, and development. After ...

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Executive

The Executive leadership provides day-to-day management of the Bureau, implementing the Board's strategic direction and delivering the statistical work programme.

Augustino Ting Mayai, Ph.D.

Augustino Ting Mayai, Ph.D.

Director General

Office of the Director General

Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai is the current Director General of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Government of South...

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Wilson Lamodi

Wilson Lamodi

Chief, Finance, Administration, and Support Services

Finance, Administration, and Support Services

Wilson Nagib Lamodi currently serves as the Chief of Finance and Support Services, National Bureau of Statistics. Born i...

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Mr. Otwari Mark Odufa Ojetuk Ayiru

Mr. Otwari Mark Odufa Ojetuk Ayiru

Chief, Social and Demographic Statistics

Social and Demographic Statistics

Otwari Mark Odufa Ojetuk Ayiru is a South Sudanese education and statistics professional with over forty years of experi...

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Head Office Directorates

The Directorates based at the NBS Head Office, leading the Bureau's technical, administrative and statistical functions.

Mr. Jacob Biar Deng Duur

Mr. Jacob Biar Deng Duur

Deputy Chief, Communication, Advocacy and Publicity

Director General's Office

Mr. Jacob Biar Deng Duur is a seasoned communication professional with extensive experience in both non-governmental org...

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Mr. Joseph Valentino Oliha Ohiri

Mr. Joseph Valentino Oliha Ohiri

Deputy Chief, Economic Statistics

Economic Statistics

I am an experienced statistician with over 17 years of professional service at the National Bureau of Statistics, South ...

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Mr. John Kongor Majak

Mr. John Kongor Majak

Deputy Chief for IT

Directorate of GIS/IT

John Kongor Majak is an experienced ICT and data management professional with over 20 years in government, humanitarian,...

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Mr. Philip Achiek Yen

Mr. Philip Achiek Yen

Director, Human Resources & Administration

Human Resources & Administration

Philip Achiek Yen is a South Sudanese public servant with many years of experience. He currently serves as the Director ...

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Mr. Malith Ater Pouwak

Mr. Malith Ater Pouwak

GIS Analyst

Directorate of GIS/IT

Malith Ater Pouwak is a GIS Analyst at the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He ...

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State Offices

NBS leadership based in the States and Administrative Areas, coordinating statistical activities at the sub-national level.

Mr. Makur Chol Malual

Mr. Makur Chol Malual

State Statistical Chief Coordinator

Head of Lakes State Office

Mr. Makur Chol Malual is a South Sudanese civil servant with more than twenty years of experience in national statistics...

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Specialized Units

Specialized advisory and technical units providing expert guidance across the Bureau's work programme.

Mr. Isaiah Chol Aruai

Mr. Isaiah Chol Aruai

Policy Advisor

Policy Advisory Unit

Isaiah Chol Aruai is an accomplished public servant with over four decades of experience in government administration, p...

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