Finance Ministry upholds ‘pay-by-24th monthly’ government directive
In a statement, the Ministry confirmed the successful processing and disbursement of April 2025 salaries for all civil servants, the army, organized forces, and South Sudan’s foreign missions.
By Emmanuel Mandella
In a move aimed at reinforcing the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline and public trust, the National Ministry of Finance and Planning has confirmed the successful processing and disbursement of April 2025 salaries for all civil servants, the army, organized forces, and South Sudan’s foreign missions.
The announcement, issued on Wednesday by the Ministry Undersecretary Arop Nuol Arop, comes on the 24th of April—a date aligned with the directive issued last month by Vice President for Economic Cluster Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, instructing that all monthly salary payments be completed no later than the 24th of each month.
“This timely disbursement is a fundamental testament to our unwavering commitment to the directives of His Excellency the President and the Economic Cluster,” said Arop.
The statement, obtained by the City Review further added that “We reassure all stakeholders of our dedication to consistent and prompt salary payments. The journey to economic recovery begins with trust and trust begins with keeping promises,” Arop concluded.
The Ministry noted that the payment covers all sectors under Chapter One, including state institutions, commissions, and administrative areas have also been successfully processed and posted into respective accounts.
This is the second month in a row that salaries have been paid in accordance with the 24th pay-day deadline—an achievement that echoes the promise made by the Vice President for Economic Cluster, Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel, upon assuming office.
In March, Dr. Bol Mel pledged to restore salary predictability as a key component of economic recovery and institutional stability.
“The leadership of Dr. Benjamin Bol Mel has brought new energy and accountability to the finance system. This consistency, if prolonged, will boost morale in the public sector and reflect a government that is beginning to listen and act,” said a government employee in Yambio.
In exclusive interviews with The City Review, some of the public servants have welcomed the news, with many describing the development as a rare moment of financial reliability.
“In past years, salaries would delay for weeks or even months, now, being paid on the 24th gives us the confidence to plan our lives,” said Maria Felix, a health worker in Wau.
The Ministry further emphasized its commitment to implementing broader economic reforms outlined in the Revised National Development Strategy (R-NDS), aiming to foster inclusive economic recovery and sustained service delivery.
As the country continues to face economic challenges amid global and regional economic uncertainties, the consistent and timely payment of salaries marks a crucial step in stabilizing the economy and rebuilding public confidence.
“In past years, salaries would delay for weeks or even months, now, being paid on the 24th gives us the confidence to plan our lives,” said Maria Felix, a local health worker.
