Governor Ohisa Briefs Lawmakers on Banking and Monetary Policy Reforms
By: Daniel Mareng Wek Magok
Juba, February 18, 2026- Governor, Bank of South Sudan (BoSS), Hon. Johnny Ohisa Damian, on Wednesday appeared before the Standing Specialized Committee on Finance and Planning of the Transitional National Legislative Assembly.
He responded to a series of concerns from the members of the committee regarding banking operations and monetary policies. Governor Ohisa outlined comprehensive and strategic reforms aimed at tackling the ongoing liquidity shortage, emphasizing that the central bank is implementing prudent monetary policy to stabilize the banking sector.
Governor Ohisa also underscored the importance of diversifying the national economy, through revitalizing agriculture and investing in other productive sectors. He said expanding domestic production would reduce dependency on imports, support the stability of the local currency, create employment, and foster sustainable development.
Governor Ohisa took the opportunity to explain to the members of the committee the BoSS’ mandate, highlighting challenges facing the Central Bank, and requested the committee to help address the underlined concerns to improve the banking sector. The BoSS Governor reaffirmed the central bank’s readiness to collaborate closely with the legislature and other government institutions to implement sound monetary policy that promotes long-term economic resilience and inclusive growth.