Statecraft & Independence
Distinguished
Betty Achan Ogwaro
South Sudan's first Minister of Agriculture
Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the South Sudan Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A veterinary and animal scientist who took the agriculture portfolio in the first government of an independent South Sudan.
Betty Achan Ogwaro was the first Minister of Agriculture and Forestry of the Republic of South Sudan.
She trained in animal science and veterinary science before entering government.
She trained in animal science and veterinary science before entering government.
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