Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, who arrived in the city of Hawassa today (SNNP regional state) as part of his national tour, addressed the crowds at the Hawassa stadium.
In his speech, the Premier branded the SNNP regional state, the home of various nations and nationalities, as “the little Ethiopia” and “reflection of the great Ethiopia.”
“The Southern nation, nationalities are proud people who sacrificed for the sovereignty and unity of Ethiopia,” he said.
The Premier is hopeful that residents of the regional state will contribute their share for the unity and growth of the country.
The federal government, in partnership with the regional state, will work to ensures the sustainability of the economic growth being registered in the region, he said
The Premier finally called on the residents, and the youth, in particular, to exert utmost efforts for the economic growth of the country.
Chief Administrator of SNNP regional state, Desie Dalkie, for his part said the regional state is committed to the economic growth of the country.
He urged the Premier to work towards addressing corruption and maladministration in the regional state and ensuring its fair share of resources.
The Chief Administrator said the regional state will rally alongside the new Premier for the success of his plan. Desie also wished Prime Minister Dr Abiy a success.
The Premier also held a discussion with representatives of the society drawn from all parts of the regional state in the afternoon.
In his opening remark, he said, “the responsibilities that we discharge won’t be complete if we enter into works without consultation with the public.”
“We’ll enter into work after taking ideas and recommendations from the people. Our focus will be on development,” the Premier said.
“In order to build democracy, we’ll work to limit leaders’ term of office to two,” he added.
