AWEIL — Northern Bahr el Ghazal governor Gen. Charles Madut Akol on Thursday pardoned 80 inmates jailed at the state prison for minor offenses, and made an inspection visit to Aweil Civil Hospital.
During the visit, Governor Madut checked on the welfare of patients at the state’s main referral hospital and reviewed the living conditions of inmates at Aweil Central Prison.
The tour was intended to evaluate service delivery, identify challenges facing the two institutions, and demonstrate the state government’s commitment to the well-being of citizens, including those in custody.
Governor Madut also ordered the release of 80 inmates who had been convicted of minor and petty offenses. The pardon, he said, was meant to give beneficiaries a second chance to reunite with their families and reintegrate into society as responsible citizens.
“As we begin the New Year, it is important to promote forgiveness, unity, and social harmony,” Governor Madut said during the visit, urging the released inmates to become law-abiding and productive members of their communities.
To further mark the occasion, Governor Madut donated two bulls to Aweil Civil Hospital and another two bulls to Aweil Central Prison, enabling patients and inmates to celebrate the New Year with dignity and joy.