Adama Science and Technology University (ASTU) has conferred an honorary doctorate degree on First Lady Zinash Tayachew today.
The university awarded the honorary doctorate degree to the first lady for her determined effort in opening and expanding secondary and boarding schools across the country in order to bring about fairness and quality in education.
First Lady Zinash has built 27 standard secondary and boarding schools for tens of thousands of students, it was learned.
The schools were built in Oromia, Sidama, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Gambella, Afar, and SNNP regions as well as Addis Ababa city.
The first lady has also carried out a project that supports 695 former prostitutes in Bahir Dar city. Speaking at the ceremony where the university graduated a total of 1,446 students today, she thanked the university for the recognition of the work done in the social sector.
“Since I assumed this responsibility, I have tried to focus mainly on two things: education and bread supply. I think the reason for this is clear. If a person in need can get at least bread within his means, he will not be exposed to hunger and poverty. He can work and study. I believe that leaving someone who has earned his daily bread is like leaving someone in the middle of the sea. The way to reach the port is education. (And) many Ethiopian children have overcome poverty through education.”
During the occasion, Adama Science and Technology University also conferred honorary doctorate degrees upon two distinguished Ethiopians, namely Tabor Wami and Zegye Asfaw for their contributions in their respective careers.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency