Ministry, Addis Ababa University sign agreement to cooperate in mining sector

Addis Ababa, December 21, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum has signed an agreement with the Addis Ababa University (AAU) to cooperate in the development of the mining sector.

The agreement was signed by Engineer Takele Uma, Minister of Mines and Petroleum and Professor Tassew Woldehana, President of the Addis Ababa University.

According to the agreement, the AAU will develop a curriculum based on available mineral resources in Ethiopia, provide educational program and short term training in mining and petroleum sector.

Engineer Takele on the occasion stressed the need to efficiently utilize the natural resources of the country by employing modern technologies and building capacity of experts.

The agreement signed with the Addis Ababa University is part of the efforts to start using natural resources of the country properly.