Industrial parks win acclaim for creating job opportunities to the youth

Addis Ababa, April 1, 2024 (FBC) – Jobs created for young citizens, especially young women, by industrial parks are encouraging, according to United Nations Development Coordination Office for Africa Director Yacoub Al Hillo.

After visiting the Bole Lemi Industrial Park, the director said he was impressed by the investment activities he saw in the park, especially the wide employment opportunities created for young women.

Al Hillo noted that the job creation should be strengthened.

Industrial Parks Development Corporation CEO, Aklilu Tadesse explained on the occasion the investment-related works being carried out by the corporation and the activities at Bole Lemi Industrial Park.

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Ethiopia, Ramiz Alakbarov, was among the officials who visited the industrial park.