PM Abiy Ahmed congratulates awardees of the 6th Annual Loyal Taxpayers recognition ceremony

Addis Ababa, October 10, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) congratulated the awardees of the 6th Annual Loyal Taxpayers Recognition Ceremony took place at the national palace this evening.

“Your commitment to fulfilling your civic duty is commendable. Trustworthiness begins with the individual, and paying taxes is not just a responsibility but a reflection of that trust. It is an obligation we all share for the greater good,” the Prime Minister said.

“In return, the government will honor that trust by ensuring your taxes are used wisely—investing in vital public goods and national projects like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which are essential for our collective progress” he added.

While there has been positive change in tax collection, we must continue this momentum. Reducing corruption and modernizing our tax collection systems are critical to creating a more transparent, efficient and fair process for all, the Premier added.