Addis Ababa, September 6, 2024 (FBC) – In his message on “Breakthrough Day,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized that Ethiopia has overcome numerous challenges and will continue to do so in its pursuit of inclusive development and prosperity.
Ethiopia is observing the last 5 days of the outgoing 2016 calendar year with specific purposes. Today is the first day of Pagumen, dubbed as the 13th month in Ethiopian calendar. Accordingly, the five days are named after specific purposes that uphold the gained results and the efforts needed to expedite the achievements in the future. Pagumen 1 (September 6, 2024) is designated a “Breakthrough Day”; Pagumen 2 (September 7, 2024) a “Reform Day”; Pagumen 3 (September 8, 2024) a “Sovereignty Day”; Pagumen 4 (September 9, 2024) a “Diversity Day”; and Pagumen 5 (September 10, 2024) a “Day of the Future”
The “Breakthrough Day: is expected to serves as an opportunity for Ethiopians to reflect on past endeavors, successes, and challenges, while also gazing forward at the promising prospects of development and prosperity that lie ahead.
“We have triumphed over a multitude of obstacles to reach this point,” Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared, mentioning numerous challenges and plots that were plotted to hamper the country’s bid to growth over the past years.
Despite encountering formidable local and international challenges such as war, the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict, a swarm of locusts, and threats to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia has persevered and continues to navigate other obstacles. The Prime Minister extolled the country’s unwavering resilience, stating that it has overcome these hurdles without resorting to violence or deceit.
In his message, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed confidence in Ethiopia’s ability to breathe past these difficulties and maintain an unbreakable transition. He assured that the country will not be left behind or fail in its pursuit of development and prosperity, stating, “We will not be left behind. And we will not fail. We have no doubt that we will emerge victorious.”
Note that “Breakthrough Day” is being observed throughout the country with various events and activities in the presence of senior government officials.