BoSS Celebrates International Women’s Day
By Daniel Mareng Wek
8TH March 2025- On Saturday, the Bank of South Sudan (BoSS) marked International Women’s Day, reaffirming its commitment to empowering women and closing the gender gap in the financial sector.
The event was attended by notable figures, including Vice President for Gender and Youth Cluster H.E. Rebeca Nyandeng Garang De Mabior, Bank Governor Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, Bank 1st Deputy Governor Dr. Addis Ababa Othow, and representatives from various Commercial Banks and Telecommunications companies.
Vice President Nyandeng praised the Bank of South Sudan as a symbol of the nation’s unity, encouraging further investment in women’s empowerment.
Bank Governor Ohisa emphasized the importance of the event’s theme, “Accelerate Action,” highlighting the critical role women have played in shaping the Bank’s image through its core values of transparency, professionalism, excellence, teamwork, and accountability.
The Bank of South Sudan has a strong history of promoting women to leadership roles. Currently, women occupy prominent positions within the institution, including 2nd Deputy Governor of Administration and Finance, Directors, and other senior managerial roles, driving policies aimed at transforming South Sudan’s economy.
The event featured a series of panel discussions focusing on digital finance for both rural and urban women. Experts acknowledged that lack of telecommunication infrastructure and high illiteracy rates have hindered women’s participation in financial inclusion.