Addis Ababa: The Government of Ethiopia is carrying out several development projects to stimulate the economy, according to the Government Communication Service.
Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu told the media today that among the various economic measures being taken by the government includes enhancing agricultural production and productivity.
He stated that enhancing agricultural production and productivity in quality and quantity through modernizing the sector in technology and mechanization is the main priority.
According to him, crop harvesting in almost all parts of the country is approaching and preparation for cultivation in the upcoming rainy season has been underway.
The Bounty of Basket, an initiative of PM Abiy that aims at ensuring food security through urban agriculture and other activities is underway in all regions of the country.
In areas where agricultural activities started like in Oromia, Somali and Afar regions, millions of hectare of lands are covered with cro
ps, according to the minister.
Legesse said the expansion of summer irrigation works will continue to be strengthened in order to ensure healthy economic growth.
Various mega projects, urban development and road infrastructure projects, including power generating dams, among others, have also been under construction with speed and quality, he noted.
Over 20 irrigation projects with potential of developing 50,000-80,000 hectare lands are being built by the federal government, the minister revealed.
Moreover, Sheger Riverside project and Entoto Park, Unity Park, Friendship Park, and Meskel Square — all initiatives of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, have become operational and are expected to generate additional income and revive the tourism industry.
These projects are not only playing important role in changing the appearance of the city and the environment but also stimulating the national economy, the minister noted.
He further pointed out that the renovation of Ethiopian historical and cultural heritages
as well as the tourist destinations being built in the country would create conducive environment for reviving of the economy.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency
The second edition of the Yilo Krobo Annual Homecoming Summit has been marked with a call on all indigenes to get on board for development.
The summit, in addition to serving as a forum to exchange ideas to advance development, was also to honour residents who had distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavour.
Among those honoured were Mr Eric Tetteh, the MCE of Yilo Krobo, recognised for being the driving force behind the homecoming programme.
The MCE urged all from Yilo Krobo both home and abroad, to join hands in the development of the municipality.
Mr Albert Tetteh Nyarkotey, the Member of Parliament for Yilo Krobo, noted that the first edition of the summit resulted gaining funds for the construction of the Akutunya Lorry Park at Somanya, which was over 70 percent complete.
He said the area faced a myriad of challenges, which called for concerted efforts to bring relief to the people, pledging to collaborate with the MCE for development.
Oklepeme Anorbah Sasraku, Konor of Yilo Krobo Trad
itional Area, noted that strategic planning was critical to ensuring a holistic development of the area.
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