Current agricultural dev’t activities a foundation to economic sovereignty: Gov’t officials
Addis Ababa, October 23, 2022 (FBC) – The ongoing engagement in agriculture sector to increase productivity is a backbone for Ethiopia’s economic sovereignty beyond food self-sufficiency, said senior government officials.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior government officials visited the various development works being carried out in Jimma Zone and the development activities of Bonga University.
Ministers who participated in the visit stated that the agricultural development activities being carried out in Jimma zone are a great transition potential for the country.
The Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, Gebremeskel Chala, claimed that agricultural and other development activities in various areas are signs of success in the effort to be self-sufficient in food.
He mentioned that agricultural development is being carried out on a large scale in urban areas as well, adding that successful results are being recorded in the sector.
The Minister of Education, Prof. Birhanu Nega, on his part, said that the commendable work seen in Bonga University indicates that if similar development work is done in other places, the overall success of Ethiopia will be ensured.
The agricultural development activities that are seen across the country in various areas are also amazing, he added.
Tesfaye Beljige, Whip Minister in the House of People’s Representatives, pointed out that they have widely observed new agricultural development projects that were previously unusual in the area.
Zadig Abreha, Head of Electoral Affairs of the Prosperity Party, said that the development activities recorded in all fields indicate that Ethiopia is transitioning from being a low producer.
He noted that changes and progress have been recorded in macroeconomic and agricultural development nationwide, reports ENA.
The officials agreed that the work being undertaken to boost productivity in agriculture lays the foundation for Ethiopia’s economic sovereignty beyond food self-sufficiency.