15 April 2026
SSNBS Headquarters, Juba
The Executive Director of the South Sudan National Bureau of Standards (SSNBS), Hon. Oiylang Dominic Kanuto, today received a delegation from the World Food Programme (WFP) led by Ms. Jaqueline Chinoera, Head of Food Systems, at the SSNBS Headquarters in Juba. The meeting was attended by the Director General for Technical Operations, members of the SSNBS technical team, and the accompanying WFP delegation.
In his opening remarks, the Executive Director warmly welcomed the WFP delegation and expressed sincere appreciation for the continued support extended to SSNBS, particularly in strengthening food safety systems and laboratory capacity.
The meeting focused on key agenda items, including progress on the WFP refurbishment of the SSNBS laboratory and procurement processes.
Ms. Chinoera, on behalf of the WFP delegation, thanked the Executive Director and the SSNBS team for the warm reception. She reaffirmed WFP’s commitment to sustained collaboration and support to SSNBS, recognizing its critical role in safeguarding public health and protecting lives. She further emphasized that WFP’s partnership with SSNBS will continue beyond the current Memorandum of Understanding on laboratory refurbishment, particularly in priority areas of mutual interest, and highlighted the importance of strengthening institutional cooperation.
The Director General for Technical Operations underscored the need for enhanced support and collaboration in the development of national standards, capacity building for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in food safety and quality and strengthening technical regulatory frameworks.
In his closing remarks, Hon. Oiylang Dominic Kanuto once again expressed gratitude to WFP for its unwavering support. He reaffirmed SSNBS’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in conformity assessment, trade facilitation, and overall mandate delivery. He also appealed for additional support towards the Nimule Laboratory, noting its strategic importance as a key facility at the country’s port of entry.