From: Berhane Habtemariam (Berhane.Habtemariam@gmx.de)
Date: Fri Dec 04 2009 - 06:23:10 EST
VIDEO: President Isaias Afwerki's Anseba Region Tour, Town Hall Meeting and
Sawa Speech
President Isaias Conducts Tour Of Inspection In Anseba Region
04/12/2009
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Shabait: Keren, 1 December 2009 - President Isaias Afwerki today conducted
an inspection tour of development and agriculture infrastructure projects in
Anseba region, as well as those envisaged for implementation next year.
In the course of the visit to Hagaz sub-zone, the President inspected the
draft plan for the construction of a water division scheme in Ashera
administrative area, in addition to two micro-dams and water diversion
schemes in Adi-Omar administrative area.
He observed the over 3,000 hectare in the plains of Gula-Shital which is
expected to be put under cultivation through the planned micro-dams and
water diversion schemes, during which he received briefings on the project.
Later on, in a meeting with representatives of the residents of Keren, the
regional capital, President Isaias indicated that the 2010 budget for the
implementation of major development undertakings in Anseba region has been
raised that will provide added impetus to construction endeavors.
Stating that no Eritrean national would die of hunger in 2010, the President
explained that the Government is exerting vigorous efforts to tackle food
shortages in some areas as a result of inadequate rainfall. He further
pointed out that due attention would be given on priority basis to the task
of renovating roads in the region, and called on the population to take
active participation in the endeavor.
The representatives of the people expressed their appreciation to the
President for holding a meeting with them, and put forth views and
recommendations towards resolving the water shortage problem in Keren, the
stepping up of the construction of a referral hospital for the region, the
renovation of the Habero-Keren, Halhal-Asmat roads, among others, as well as
the early launching of agricultural development programs in the already
identified sites.
During the visit to Ashera and Keren, President Isaias was accorded warm
welcome by the residents of the respective urban centers.
Prior to his tour of inspection in Anseba region, the President conducted
similar visit in Gash-Barka, during which he visited the Aligir Dam
currently under construction and work progress so far made. He also
expressed words of encouragement to all those involved in the undertaking,
besides holding talks with village elders.
Moreover, President Isaias visited the bricks and lime factories in Barentu
town, during he exchanged views with experts and forwarded ideas on ways of
speeding up the projects underway.
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