1st and 2nd Cohort Graduation - Public Speaking Master Class

Amplifying South Sudan’s Voice
Peter Garang Consultancy Graduates 55 New Communicators.

Juba, South Sudan – October 13, 2025 — Peter Garang Consultancy marked a significant milestone yesterday with the joint graduation of its First and Second Cohorts of the Public Speaking Master Class. A total of 55 graduates successfully crossed the finishing line, leaving the ceremony charged with a new duty: to use their voices for nation-building and influence.

The high-level event, held under the theme, "Amplifying the South Sudanese Voice: From Confidence to Influence", was graced by distinguished personalities, including Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny (Guest of Honor) and Hon. Prof. Julia Aker Benjamin (Keynote Speaker).

A Voice That Is A Weapon
The Public Speaking Master Class, founded by Peter Garang Ngor Ayok, is built on the belief that “Every voice matters.” During his address, Mr. Garang highlighted the graduates’ transformation from fear to confidence and challenged them to view their new skills as a national responsibility. He emphasized that their voices are now powerful tools — not just sounds but instruments of influence and change — urging them to speak out against division, corruption, and negativity.

Leadership and Responsibility at the Center of Power
The importance of the graduates' new skills was reinforced by the honored guests, whose messages placed communication at the heart of governance: Hon. Prof. Julia Aker Benjamin, in her keynote, addressed "The Transformational Bridge: How Confident Communication Shapes Effective Leadership in South Sudan". Her remarks emphasized the direct link between a speaker's confidence and their ability to successfully lead and drive positive change within the country. Hon. Ateny Wek Ateny, the Guest of Honor, spoke on "The Responsibility and Influence of the Public Voice in Nation-Building". He reminded the graduates that their voices now carry a weight of national duty, urging them to exercise their influence responsibly from the center of power.

Building the Future of Orators
Peter Garang Consultancy reinforced its vision — “Confident Voices, Limitless Futures” — by unveiling key initiatives to sustain and grow the impact of the Public Speaking Master Class. Graduates Club: Establishment of the first Alumni Network to provide ongoing practice and networking opportunities. Future Platforms: Plans to build a Speaker’s House and launch a National Speakers Association to nurture top orators in South Sudan and Africa.
The graduation’s success was supported by partners including MAAC KANG COMPLETED LIMITED, AFRIDE INC., AIC FOUNDATION SOUTH SUDAN, and NAL GENERAL TRADING COMPANY LIMITED.