Addis ababa: Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative (GLI) serves as the foundation for the nation’s efforts to ensure its food sovereignty, according to Chief Administrators from various regions.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, this year’s Green Legacy Initiative was launched in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima, Speaker of the House of People’s Representatives, Tagesse Chafo, chief administrators of regional states, and senior government officials, along with members of the diplomatic corps. The initiative, themed “Renewing Through Planting,” aims to plant 7.5 billion tree seedlings across the country during this rainy season, with the goal of bringing the total to 47.5 billion.
During the launching event, chief administrators from various regions described the initiative as a launch pad for a common national goal. Somali Region Chief Administrator Mustefe Mohammed emphasized the active participation of the region’s people in planting seedlings, highlightin
g the initiative’s role in mitigating environmental degradation and revitalizing drought-affected areas.
Chief Administrator of Afar Region, Awol Arba, noted that the community has begun cultivating fruit trees planted under the initiative, and that planting seedlings has become a cultural practice in the region. He affirmed the Afar people’s commitment to participating in this year’s efforts.
Gambella Region Chief Administrator, Alemitu Umod, observed that the initiative has resulted in various types of fruits yielding benefits, contributing to regional food sufficiency efforts and boosting community income at the household level.
Similarly, Chief Administrator of Harari Region, Ordin Bedri, reiterated the integral role of the initiative in the national food sovereignty agenda, emphasizing the community’s significant participation in making the initiative effective.