Addis ababa: Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasized that Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative stands as a practical response to climate challenges and serves as an inspiring blueprint for reimagining the future. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, alongside the Nigerian Vice President, diplomatic dignitaries, and senior government officials, has officially launched this year’s Green Legacy Initiative program, setting an ambitious target of planting 7.5 billion tree seedlings.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, Vice President Shettima advocated for broader adoption of Ethiopia’s climate-friendly development approach through its Green Legacy Initiative program as a model for sustainable development. He highlighted the ambitious goals of the initiative, which include planting 25 billion seedlings within four years, establishing over 20,000 nurseries, and creating hundreds of thousands of green jobs. These efforts demonstrate a commitment to planting, nurturing, and building a sustainable future.
Vice President Shettima further expressed deep solidarity from Nigeria, emphasizing the support of President Bola Tinubu and the Nigerian people. He praised Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his strong and effective leadership in successfully rolling out the Green Legacy Initiative. Shettima described the Prime Minister as an audacious reformer who has redrawn the blueprint of leadership with courage and conviction.
In his remarks, the Vice President underscored that Africa is not only a continent facing challenges but also a land filled with promise. He concluded by acknowledging Ethiopia’s achievements and expressing admiration for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as a source of inspiration for Africa.