Deng Mathor Aleu

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Speech: Building Leaders for a Bright Future

Distinguished guests, respected leaders, fellow youths, ladies,and gentlemen,
Today, I stand before you with a message that is not only timely but urgent: the future will not be brighter by chance; it will be brighter by leadership.
A bright future is built by people who are prepared, principled, and purposeful. If we desire a better nation, a stronger church, and a transformed society, then we must intentionally build leaders today.
Leadership is not about position or title. Leadership is about influence, responsibility, and service. A true leader sees beyond self and commits to shaping others for the good of all. As the Bible says, “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old,he will not depart from it” (Proverbs 22:6).
1. Building Leaders Starts with Character
The foundation of leadership is character. Skills can be taught, knowledge can be acquired, but character is built through values. A bright future requires leaders who are honest, disciplined, humble, and God-fearing. Without character, leadership becomes dangerous.
2. Building Leaders Requires Vision
Leaders are vision carriers. They see possibilities where others see problems. The Bible declares, “Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18). We must teach our youths to dream, to think beyond limitations, and to believe that they are called to make a difference.
3. Building Leaders Demands Mentorship
No leader rises alone. Every great leader is a product of guidance and mentorship. Moses mentored Joshua. Elijah mentored Elisha. Jesus mentored His disciples. If we want a bright future, we must invest time, wisdom, and love into the next generation.
4. Building Leaders Means Empowering Youths
Youths are not leaders of tomorrow only—they are leaders today. When we empower them with education, skills, and spiritual guidance, we equip them to stand strong in a changing world. As Scripture says, “Let no one despise your youth,

List of Ministers of Finance and Planning from 2005 to the present, with each minister’s start and end dates.

1. Arthur Akuien Chol — 22 October 2005 to 28 March 2007.

2. Gabriel Changson Chang — 28 March 2007 to 2 July 2007.

3. Kuol Athian Mawien — 2 July 2007 to 31 March 2009.

4. David Deng Athorbei — 31 May 2009 to 9 July 2011.

5. David Deng Athorbei — 9 July 2011 to 26 August 2011.

6. Kosti Manibe Ngai — 26 August 2011 to 23 July 2013.

7. Aggrey Tisa Sabuni — 31 July 2013 to 12 January 2015.

8. David Deng Athorbei — 12 January 2015 to 28 April 2016.

9. Stephen Dhieu Dau — 28 April 2016 to 12 March 2018.

10. Salvatore Garang Mabiordit (Salvatore Garang) — 12 March 2018 to 16 September 2020.

11. Athian Diing Athian — 16 September 2020 to 12 November 2021.

12. Agak Achuil Lual — 12 November 2021 to 4 August 2022.

13. Dier Tong Ngor — 4 August 2022 to 3 August 2023.

14. Bak Barnaba (Baak Barnaba) Chol — 3 August 2023 to 15 March 2024.

15. Awow Daniel Chuang — 15 March 2024 to 15 July 2024.

16. Marial Dongrin Ater — 15 July 2024 to 22 August 2025.

17. Athian Diing Athian — 21 August 2025 to 03 November 2025.

18. Dr. Bak Barnaba Chol - 03 November 2025 - present

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