Ethiopia’s Green Legacy development is the foundation of the country’s economic growth which needs the participation and dedication of all, Addis Ababa University President Tassew Woldehanna said.
Recall that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched last month the second phase of the Green Legacy Initiative in Afar region under the theme: “Let’s Plant the Future Today.”
Professor Tassew told ENA that the green legacy development will have an irreplaceable role for Ethiopia’s economic growth and development by enhancing the nation’s forest coverage and withstanding the impact of climate change.
So, he added, since Ethiopia’s green legacy development is the foundation of future generations and the nation’s growth, it needs the dedication and participation of all for its success.
In addition to the learning–teaching and research works, Addis Ababa University is playing its part in social services and green legacy development, he pointed out.
The president stressed that Addis Ababa University has finalized its preparation with special priority for the success of the single day record-breaking seedlings planting campaign which will be held on Monday.
It is to be recalled that Ethiopia planted a record more than 350 million trees in a single day in 12 hours on July 29, 2019.
The Green Legacy Initiative is a flagship program initiated by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in June 2019 with a target of planting 20 billion seedlings within a period of four years.
However, by the end of fourth year, 25 billion seedlings, including fruit trees and cattle feeds, were planted.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency