Youth Need to Pursue Shared Vision, Play Key Role in Nation Building: PP Vice President Adem Farah

Addis Ababa, July 6, 2025 (ENA) -- Vice President of Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) and Head of the Democratic System Building Center with the rank of Deputy Prime Minister, Adem Farah stressed that the youth need to pursue a shared vision and play key role in the nation building endeavors. 

The event, marking the closing of the youth wing of PP, which took place consecutively under the theme “The role of Youths in State Building”, was organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Peace. 

 

Having set visions, Ethiopia has been implementing them in economic, political, social, and diplomatic spheres to achieve multispectral goals, Adem added. 

He also cited the country’s larger population, where size of the youth population is predominant, and its natural resources.

The government is diligently working to ensure that the youth plays a constructive role in building peace and the development of their country, the Vice President of PP emphasized.

Adem also cited the 5 million coders initiative and many other comprehensive technical and vocational training programs, being provided to young people to help them become global citizens.

He remarked that numerous initiatives are underway to empower young individuals to become capable leaders, pointing out that over half of the leadership roles, starting from the woreda level, are held by those under 35 years old.

The government has been implementing the Green Legacy Initiative, the development of corridors to spearhead the overall development aspirations of the nation and boost productivity.

Minister of Peace, Mohamed Idris, for his part, said that the Ethiopian youth of his generation played a significant role in protecting the country from destabilization.

 

The youth have an indispensable role in upholding the sovereignty of the country and are expected to participate responsibly in national agendas and decision-making to move the country forward, the minister stressed.

Young people should prioritize the peaceful resolution of disputes through dialogue and consultation, and should use their golden years to develop themselves.

Aklilu Tadesse, President of the Youth Wing of the Prosperity Party, emphasized the critical role that young people can play in driving the nation towards multisectoral change.

 

Urging the youth not only to focus on their personal growth and development but also to actively participate in initiatives that contribute to the broader advancement of their country, he stated the importance of unleashing their energy, creativity, and innovation to address the pressing challenges facing communities.

The youth vowed to support national progress through community services and peace promotion, aligning with the Ministry of Peace.