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From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Sat Oct 09 2010 - 12:36:30 EDT
President Inspects Progress Of Development Programs In Southern Region
http://www.shabait.com/images/stories/Pictures/president-debub.jpgAdi-Keih,
8 October 2010 - President Isaias Afwerki conducted a tour of inspection in
different parts of the Southern region from October 7 to 8, during which he
observed the condition of farmlands and the accomplishments registered in
soil and water conservation activities.
The President visited the sub-zones of Dubarwa, Mendefera, Emni-Haili,
Adi-Quala, Mai-Aini, Tsorona and Adi-Keih. In the course of the visit, he
inspected the condition of crop plantations and water resource conservation
undertakings.
Also in the course of the inspection tour, he observed the previously
constructed micro-dams of Qaqbda-Adebzagge and Dirko, as well as the Sesewe
and Unaferon micro-dams that were constructed 3 years ago in the sub-zones
of Mai-Aini and Adi-Keih. Taking note of the amount of water they have
impounded and their contribution in enriching underground water resource,
President Isaias exchanged views with engineers and heads of the Agriculture
Ministry on the future of such micro-dams.
The President subsequently held a meeting with representatives of the
inhabitants of the region at the Assembly Hall of the College of Arts and
Social Science in Adi-Keih.
In the meeting, he stated that the nation presently stands on the now
most-reliable and solid ground thanks to the dedication of the people and
good rainy season. In this connection, he underlined the need for redoubling
endeavors to greatly improve the people's standard of living in 2011.
"We have already witnessed the outcome of our unremitting endeavors; still,
there is the need for exerting much more efforts," the President
underscored. In this respect, he emphasized the need for the entire Eritrean
people to step up endeavors so as to achieve food security and reserve.
President Isaias Visits Newly Inaugurated College Of Arts And Social Science
In Adi-Keih
Adi-Keih, 8 October 2010 - President Isaias Afwerki conducted a visit to the
College of Arts and Social Science in Adi-Keih sub-zone that was inaugurated
on 11 June 2010 and is already providing educational opportunity.
The President made a tour of all classrooms of the College, during which the
Dean, Dr. Ogbagebriel Beraki, indicated that the construction of the college
fully attests to the substantial investment being made by the Government in
human resource development. He further stated that the necessary facilities
have been put in place in the college and that it has already began
providing service.
Likewise, the Administrator of the Southern region, Mr. Mustafa Nurhusein,
pointed out that the opening of the college would provide impetus to the
on-going endeavors of building human capacity, and urged students to
demonstrate academic excellence and live up to the nation's expectations.
The Administrator of Adi-Keih sub-zone, Mr. Mohammed Hamid, equally
commended the initiative taken by the Government in the construction of the
college and asserted that the local inhabitants would enhance contribution
in its development.
The College of Arts and Social Science in Adi-Keih was constructed at an
expenditure of 255 million Nakfa and is equipped with Ground +2 dormitory
facility that could accommodate about 1,800 students, 30 classrooms of
different size and 60 residence rooms for teachers, as well as laboratories
and libraries.
Meanwhile, President Isaias visited the St. George Church in Adi-Keih which
was destroyed by aerial bombardment in 1998 during the TPLF regime's war of
aggression, and later on rebuilt in modern style. The President was accorded
warm welcome by religious leaders headed by Abune Kierlos, Bishop of
Adi-Keih sub-zone, as well as the general public.
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