Obote Mamur Mete
Obuto Mamur Mete | |
|---|---|
| Minister of National Security | |
| Assumed office 2020 | |
| President | Salva Kiir Mayardit |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Government official |
Obote Mamur Mete is a South Sudanese politician and government official. He was appointed Minister of National Security in the Government of South Sudan in 2020.[1]
Career
As Minister of National Security, Mamur has directed senior officers of the National Security Service (NSS) to safeguard elected leaders and uphold constitutional order.[2]
He has urged NSS officers to remain focused on their national mission and avoid involvement in politics.[3]
Mamur officiated the inauguration of a new NSS office in Yambio, Western Equatoria State, according to Radio Tamazuj, he called for stronger cooperation between security forces and local communities.[4]
He has also emphasized continuity within the security apparatus, Radio Tamazuj reported that he advised new leadership to build on the work of predecessors.[5]
In 2022, Mamur led a national delegation to Eastern Equatoria State to assess security conditions.[6]
He has also supported government efforts to ban illegal gold mining in Eastern Equatoria, urging lawful resource management.[7][8]
See also
- Government of South Sudan
- Ministry of National Security (South Sudan)
- Salva Kiir Mayardit
- Eastern Equatoria
- Western Equatoria
- Politics of South Sudan
References
- ^ "South Sudan President Salva Kiir names full cabinet". Daily Monitor. Nation Media Group. July 19, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "NSS to protect elected leaders-Gen. Mamur". One Citizen Daily Newspaper. October 10, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "New NSS chief warns officers against involvement in politics, corruption". Radio Tamazuj. October 8, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "National security office inaugurated in Yambio". Radio Tamazuj. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "'Continue from where Gen. Akol left,' Gen Obuto tells new Spy chief". Africa Press. October 11, 2024. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ "National delegation led by Security Minister in Torit to assess general situation". Catholic Radio Network. January 7, 2022. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Daniel, Michael (October 26, 2025). "Eastern Equatoria bans foreigners from illegal mining and logging". Eye Radio. Retrieved December 22, 2025.
- ^ Abraham, Mamer (January 8, 2022). "Gov't bans illegal gold mining in EES". City Review. Retrieved December 22, 2025.