16/08/2026
Aweil Business Cooperative Society Outreach and Awareness.
On 15 August 2026, a delegation from the leadership of the Aweil Business Association in Juba conducted a cooperative outreach and awareness visit to Gumbo Sharikat.
The delegation was led by the Chairperson, Mr. Dau Akot Dau, accompanied by the delegation Chairperson, Mrs. Apuol Ngor Akol, and the Secretary General, Mr. Garang Achien Achien.
Upon arrival at Gumbo Sharikat, the delegation was warmly received by the Aweil Business Association Coordinator for Gumbo Sharikat, Mr. Arol Deng Kuan, together with members of the association in the area.
During the outreach, the sensitized members on the importance of cooperation, collective economic empowerment, savings, access to credit, and the role of cooperatives in strengthening the business community.
In his remarks, Chairperson Mr. Dau Akot Dau expressed appreciation to Mr. Arol Deng Kuan for his commitment, dedication, and wise leadership in mobilizing and supporting business members at Gumbo Sharikat. He encouraged the members to continue working together and actively participate in the cooperative movement.
Mr. Dau further encouraged all business members to register and become members of the newly established Aweil Business Saving and Credit Cooperative Society (Aweil Business SACCOS). He emphasized that the cooperative is intended to create opportunities for members to save collectively, access affordable credit, strengthen their businesses, and promote sustainable economic development among the Aweil business community.
The leadership of the Aweil Business Association reaffirmed its commitment to expanding cooperative awareness and ensuring that business members across Juba understand the benefits of joining and supporting Aweil Business SACCOS.
The outreach concluded with a call for unity, active participation, mutual support, and collective investment for the economic advancement of the Aweil business community.