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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
View ProfileMs. 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
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
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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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.
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
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
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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The Directorates based at the NBS Head Office, leading the Bureau's technical, administrative and statistical functions.
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
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
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
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
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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NBS leadership based in the States and Administrative Areas, coordinating statistical activities at the sub-national level.
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 advisory and technical units providing expert guidance across the Bureau's work programme.
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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