Humanitarian Heroe: Atong Amos Plane Charter rescues Victims of Sudan civil War

12 min readFeb 4, 2024

For women inclusion and sustainability in the energy industry

PROFILE

Atong Amos, a South Sudanese-born continental youth mother, entrepreneur, civil society activist, philanthropist, and mentor, is one of many standout female examples in the Oil and Gas sector with diverse professional experience.

Such a shrude Award winning Entrepreneur in Oil and Gas; where through Triple A Petroleum exports oil and lubricant products made in United Arab Emirates to African countries and she also bought a vessel that has a capacity of 460 containers per trip and can Acess any port in the world

Through her extensive regional and global engagements, she has not only elevated South Sudan’s reputation but also attracted foreign investments. Her leadership extends to the South Sudan Chamber of Energy and Minerals, and she recently earned recognition as Africa’s top female executive in oil and gas for 2023.

She is presently an honorary board member of the South Sudan Chamber of Energy and Minerals.

With over 10 years of exemplary management, advocacy and leadership experience, Ms. Atong Amos Agook Juac is a multifaceted professional within three distinct sectors which are: Government, Private Sector and Humanitarian Sector (Non-Governmental Organizations).

Atong is the President and Founder of Gold Orchid Events Management Ltd one of South Sudan’s largest event management and planning companies, specializing in the management of corporate events such as product launches, government conferences, and summits, as well as private occasions and weddings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Atong has recent experience as Office Manager at the Office of the President in the Republic of South Sudan.

Reporting to the Executive Direc-tor, she was head of driving critical operational functions and office management duties which included the Executive’s Diary and scheduled meetings for the President. She also super- vised, trained, and motivated staff, resulting in the success of streamlined internal processes and scheduling procedures. She was also responsible for taking notes and compiling minutes of meetings between the President of the Republic, H.E. Salva Kiir Mayardit and other Heads of States and Government, foreign digni- taries, and various Government senior officials.

Atong played an integral role as part of the Executive Secretariat which coordinates com- munication, policies, and agenda of the Gov- ernment from the Office of the President to other government ministries, agencies, and departments.

Prior to the above-mentioned position, Atong served as Country Director at the Assistance Relief and Development Agency (ARUDA), South Sudan. At ARUDA, she synchronized the organi-zation’s functions that included M&E, Finance, HR and Programmes functions. As a strong advocate of gender equality and empower- ment of people living with disabilities, she secured funding from the following organiza- tions: UN WOMEN, AGRA, the Match Interna- tional Women’s Fund, Save the Children, UNFAO, UNICAFE, CARE INTERNATIONAL and the Canadian Embassy.

As Country Director she demonstrated her exceptional multi-tasking skills by doubling as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DA-Global Security Services Company Limited. Here she supervised strategic planning, made major corporate decisions and offered leadership in financial management and operations. Her outstanding leadership made DA-Global Secu- rity Services competitive in the market while growing tremendously.

Additionally, Atong is a seasoned entrepreneur and has played the roles of Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Gold Orchid Events Man- agement Ltd. Gold Orchid Events is one of the largest events management companies in South Sudan, providing expertise in corporate and private events such as product launches, government conferences, and weddings. Atong also has interests in real estate, hospitality, ICT, energy, oil, and gas.

Along with her full time positions, Atong was involved in Research and Consultancy includ- ing participation as a Board Member of Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements, Monitoring and Verification Mechanisms, Women Peace and Security Advisor, Women Leadership, access to justice charter at the grassroots, among others.

PERSONALITY

Atong has advanced proficiency and fluency in English, Arabic, Dinka, Nuer, and Shilluk.

She travels a lot, which has given her a global citizen tenancy and ethnicity.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING BACKGROUND

★ Bachelors in Business Administration (BBA), 2013 — ISBAT University India

★ Bachelor in Public Relations and International Relations 2016 Kampala, Uganda

★ Diploma in Accounting, 2010 — Uganda Management Institute, Kampala, Uganda

★ Diploma in Human Resources Management, 2009 — YMCA Comprehensive Institute, Kampala, Uganda

The pieces of training she has accomplished include Political Parties Constitution and Bills, Sexual Violence in Conflict, Women’s Rights and Advocacy (Feminist policy), Share Fair Gender Training, Peace Building, Mediation and Conflict Management, among others.

TRIPLE A PETROLEUM LTD

Despite today’s competitiveness and capital inefficiency in the corporate world, Amos has established a foothold and made her presence known by establishing Triple A Petroleum Limited — an independent company that deals in the regional supply of Petroleum wholesale and retail logistics.

Atong is the first female Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Triple A Group (Triple A Services & Petroleum and Triple A Security Services Ltd); a private oil and gas company based in South Sudan specializing in petroleum products, gas, lubricants, oilfield services (both upstream and downstream) and logistics.

Atong Amos is using this platform to attract the world to South Sudan, the land of joy and tourism, with the mission of providing climate-conscious superlative drilling logistical solutions, efficient, reliable, and integrated drilling Services, and unrivaled top-quality drilling and industrial supplies.

The Logistics Products

Triple-A Petroleum Ltd recently launched a range of premium and high-performance lubricants and petroleum products in South Africa.

The products include engine oil, brake fluids, automatic transmission fluids and coolants among others.

The announcement was made during the African Energy Week Conference that took place from 16th — 20th October 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa.

Speaking during the launch, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Triple-A Services and Petroleum Ltd, Ms Atong Amos Agook said,

“I am excited to announce the launch of our new range of lubricants and petroleum products geared towards delivering high performance and excellence of your motor vehicles engines and other types of machinery”.

The launch of Triple-A Petroleum products was attended by officials from South Africa’s Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Petroleum and Nile Petroleum Corporation (NilePet) of South Sudan and representatives of the African Energy Chamber (AEC).

They remain specializing in diesel, petrol, kerosene, Jet fuel and aviation gasoline, lubricants and oil, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), ethanol and other chemicals.

A female front-led team, Triple A is championing passion for changing business models, investments, and operations amidst global disruptions in the Energy sector.

EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN OIL AND GAS AND HEALTH

At a critical juncture in the climate change history, Atong Amos believes women have a unique opportunity and internal momentum to embark on an inclusive energy transition for a sustainable future.

She has employed more than 100 people with about 60 percent of her workforce being women.

She has launched a health safety awareness campaign aimed at reducing the effects of oil and gas emissions on women’s health.

She has consistently positioned herself as a role model for breaking gender stereotypes and has made strong statements challenging the makeup of traditionally “male” roles in engineering and physics.

In most African societies, girls leave school when they have already decided against pursuing a career in engineering. It makes sense for Atong and her team to reach out to school-aged students to inspire them to pursue this career.

She urges governments, non-governmental organizations, investors, and retail consumers to join her in implementing this vision for a faster transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy o save our continent and the world at large.

For example, Atong Amos was a keynote speaker at the South Sudan Oil & Power Conference (SSOP) 2022, alongside other invited industry experts.

She spoke about how traditional oil and gas operations can pivot to next-generation energy solutions, driving change through difficult asset portfolio decisions, and emphasizing the importance of transparent and action-oriented leadership.

Greater gender equality and women’s skill development, according to Atong Amos Juac, are in line with the growth and development of Africa’s oil and gas industry, the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, and South Sudan’s National Action Plan.

In 2023, she attended the women delegation from the Female Founders initiative Africa and the Middle East where a convention for all the women CEO and the aspiring business women was held.

PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY

Ms. Atong Amos Agook Juac has over one decade of experience in management, advocacy, and leadership. Her diverse experience spans three distinct sectors: government, private, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

In South Sudan, Atong was the Country Director of the Assistance Relief and Development Agency (ARUDA). She oversaw and coordinated the organization’s functions, which included M&E, Finance, Human Resources, and Programs. She was an outspoken supporter of gender equality and the empowerment of people with disabilities. UN WOMEN, AGRA, the Match International Women’s Funds, Save the Children, UN FAO, UNICEF, CARE INTERNATIONAL, and the Canadian Embassy all provided funding.

As Country Director, she demonstrated her multitasking skills by doubling up as a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of DA-Global Security Services Company Limited. As CEO she supervised strategic planning, made major corporate decisions, and offered leadership in financial management and operations. Her outstanding leadership made DA-Global Security Services competitive in the market and grew tremendously.

Atong is wholly interested in real estate, hospitality, information technology, and petroleum products.

PHILANTHROPY AND COMMUNITY WORK

As a philanthropist, Atong has rendered financial support and mentorship to young aspiring businesswomen in South Sudan. Through her Foundation, Atong has extended scholarships and sanitary towels to young girls in schools across South Sudan.

She is a charitable and women empowerment icon — who shocked the continent by chartering a plane that evacuated hundreds and hundreds during the Sudanese civil war. This is a rare act of high level humanitarianism.

In 2018, She volunteered her efforts At South Sudan National Agenda Policy (SNAP) on girl-child marriage in South Sudan policy research.

Atong was involved in Research and Consultancy including participation as a Board Member of Ceasefire & Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism, Women Peace and Security Advisor at Nobel Women Initiative in Canada

(2018–2019), Women Leadership and Access to Justice Charter (2017), among others.

The training she’s accomplished includes Political Parties Constitutions and Bills, Sexual Violence in Conflict, Women’s Rights and Advocacy (Feminist policy), Share-Fair Gender Training, Peace Building, Mediation, and Conflict Management, among others.

She continues to advocate for targeted actions to enhance the participation of women in the sector, such as providing scholarships to young women and empowering local female entrepreneurs.

MEDIA AND SOCIETY INFLUENCE

Atong Amos is one of the most influential young businesswomen and entrepreneurs in South Sudan. She was ranked as top of the Forty Under Forty Women Leaders in South Sudan by the local media.

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Agook’s statements were echoed by other prominent speakers, including Dr. Labanya Margaret Mathya, who serves as the DG Administration and Finance at South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum. Dr. Mathya emphasized that the key to addressing the issue lies in providing women with opportunities and the space to participate.

South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum offers internship and training programs for women. Dr. Mathya emphasized that these programs bring new entrants into the sector, fostering diversity, creating fresh economic opportunities, and driving innovation. She highlighted the importance of considering women as pivotal contributors to the economy, emphasizing their future role in the sector.

The national oil company (NOC) in the country also offers similar programs, with a specific focus on enhancing the involvement of women in leadership roles. Amb. Martha Nyamal, Deputy CEO/MD at Nilepet, expressed the NOC’s commitment to ensuring women’s participation in all aspects of Nilepet and involving them in decision-making processes. She stressed the importance of building women’s confidence, viewing them as the backbone of the nation, and recognizing that providing women with training and opportunities is vital for the company’s growth.

In addition to representatives from South Sudan’s Ministry of Petroleum and the NOC, the discussion sponsored by Triple A Petroleum featured Ntokozo Ngcwabe, DDG: Mining, Minerals, and Energy from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy in South Africa. She highlighted that for Africa’s energy and mining sectors to thrive, both of which are critical for the continent’s economic development, there must be increased participation by women. Ngcwabe emphasized the need for conscious decisions to promote women’s development in the industry, drawing parallels with the South African mining industry’s efforts to address gender diversity. She encouraged women to proactively position and market themselves, emphasizing that taking initiative is essential to securing a place in these industries.

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NOTABLE QUOTES

“By emphasizing mentorship programs and demonstrating how we can all help women advance, the energy sector can continue to nurture, produce, and export female talent.” 2019
“It’s encouraging to see that the tables are beginning to turn with small steps like these. It’s slow progress, but it’s progress for the future of an industry that relies on expanding its talent pool by welcoming more women and ethnic diversity.” 2022

WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS ATTENDED

•Africa Energy Week (AEW) in South Africa 2023 under theme, “The African Renaissance: Prioritizing Energy Poverty, People, Planet, Industrialization and Free Markets” at CTICC in Cape Town

•on 30th November and 1st December 2023 Global Black Impact Summit by Energy Capital Power running at The Address Marina in Dubai

• Oil & Gas Conferences organized by African Energy and Power in South Sudan, South Africa, Dubai, Angola and London.

• South Sudan Oil & Gas Conference as a Guest Speaker in Juba, South Sudan.

• Hosted Female Founders Initiative (Middle East & Africa) under South Sudan Women Convention 2023 in Juba, South Sudan.

• South Sudan Women Convention leaning on meticulous planning and execution Invest in Africa Energy Summit 2023

AWARDS AND RECOGNITION

• Forty Under Forty Award in Oil and Gas Cate gory held in South Africa under the theme, “Celebrating Continental Icons” held on 26th March 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

• Female Founders Initiative Middle East & Africa; Outstanding Female in the Oil & Gas Industry at the Africa Outstanding Category held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE).

•Africa Most Outstanding Professionals Award (AFROPA) for Most Outstanding Female in Oil & Gas Industry held on 28th September 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya.

• 2023 Inducted and awarded 50 under 50 from the Female Founders Initiative in Dubai

•On 7th December 2016, Atong was honored with a Bachelor of Gender Mainstreaming and Analysis (BGMSA) by Isbat University.