PM Launches Renovation of Old Houses of Needy Mothers to Encourage Campaign

Addis Ababa,June 23/2021 (ENA) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied with the Republican Guards, demolished today old houses of impoverished residents in Addis Ababa to encourage broader volunteer renovation campaigns ahead of the rainy season.

Office of the Prime Minister and the Republican Guards which demolished 7 houses today are  expected to renovate up to 15 houses for mothers this rainy season.

“In this area we will renovate up to 15 households. I encourage all with the means to pool resources and engage in supporting fellow Ethiopians live a dignified life,” Abiy wrote on his Facebook page.

The premier also urged all citizens to cooperate and support elders and the needy, mothers in particular.

He noted that “we can build hundreds of houses this rainy season and that should continue every year to benefit the needy.”

The PM underscored that if Ethiopians collaborate to carry out new works they can change the country.

The elderly beneficiary mothers on their part thanked the government for reaching out to them during this bad weather.

The elderly woman Bayush Beyadgelegn said “I’m extremely happy to get a  support at this age.”  

The other beneficiary, Shewangzaw Gashe stated that the roof of her house was leaking and the walls falling. She couldn't repair it due to financial problems.

“We pray for the prevalence of peace in our country because we can live here as long as the country is peaceful,” Mame Zeleke pointed out, adding that with peace the problems of citizens could be resolved gradually.