Many goods and lives are lost yearly due to plane crashes across South Sudan. What actions do our regulators take to lower hazards due to low standards and old aircraft? Are aircraft from a bygone era flying over South Sudan? Do companies have adequate insurance to pay the relatives of those who lose their lives in crashes? Are there compensation policies? The aviation industry of South Sudan and the companies that comprise it must be held accountable.
Furthermore, South Sudan's road toll death is high compared to other countries. What is the department of transport doing to reduce this? I know that road quality is poor (or there are no roads at all) which is understandable; our government is trying. I congratulate the presidents and teams for the successful launches of new highways. However, something more must be done quickly. Regulators should enforce a speed limit and drunk driving must not be permitted. Failure to follow these instructions should result in a loss of demerit points and, eventually, a person's driver's license.
Which department oversees car registration? What do they do with the finances? Is it state-owned or private? How does the government ensure that they comply with national laws and regulations? It is essential to monitor compliance, ensuring that all cars are safe to drive on the road and that drivers are qualified. The same department must be held accountable to compensate for lives lost in the streets of Juba and highways.
Life is precious. Every nation must find a way to maintain its people. Human beings are an immense asset to their family and the nation. South Sudan must do something about these urgent issues or else families will sue departments. In the case of the Let L-410 UVP-E with the fake registration of HK-4274, South Sudan Supreme Airlines was responsible for the lives lost. Yet they were not ready to compensate, which is heartbreaking.
I want to convey my condolences to the families and the nation, especially those who lost their loved ones. By Peter Deng