Committee discloses events planned for homecoming of second-generation Ethiopian diaspora

Addis Ababa, January 11, 2024 (FBC) – A number of events have been planned for second generation Ethiopian Diaspora who will be visiting their country of origin as part of the invitation extended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the National Committee set up to facilitate the visit revealed.

The Committee stated that the events planned aim at strengthening the connection of the visiting Ethiopians with their country of origin and inspiring them to engage in the overall national efforts of the country.

The second generation Ethiopian diaspora, who reside across the globe, has already started to arrive in Addis Ababa following the invitation made by the premier recently.

The first-round homecoming is being underway from 30 December 2023 and ends on 29 January 2024 under the motto “Connect to Your Culture.”

The Ministry of Tourism has also set up a national committee tasked to facilitate homecoming of the second-generation Ethiopian diaspora, ENA recalled.

Ethiopian Diaspora Agency Director-General, Mohammed Idris, who is also member of the committee, said that the committee established to facilitate the home coming has carried out various activities to make the event successful.

Associations of various Ethiopian diaspora have been showing enthusiasm to come to their country.

The Director-General emphasized the significance of empowering, defending, and integrating the diaspora and said that “we will take advantage of this visit to reach a large number of diaspora members abroad.”

State Minister of Tourism, Sileshi Girma on his part said various events have been prepared to engage the second generation Ethiopians based on their special characteristics.