PM Abiy Conveys Message of Hope, Revival

January 6, 2026 (ENA)—Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has extended his best wishes to all Ethiopians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, describing the season as an era of revival.

In a message characterized by profound reflection on the nation’s journey, the Prime Minister noted that this year’s Christmas is being celebrated with the conviction that the "promised word" of peace and the "light of change" have begun to manifest.

Acknowledging the hardships the country has been facing, he stressed that the era of suffering is being bid farewell to make way for a period of national revival even if challenges may still arise.

The PM drew a spiritual parallel between the birth of Christ and the current state of the nation.

As the birth of Jesus Christ redeemed the past and secured the future for humanity, Ethiopia's today must be used to validate its glorious history, he stated.

"No matter how magnificent our history or heritage may be, they lose their worth if our present is fractured," Abiy noted.

He cautioned that civilizations like Babylon and Rome became mere memories because they failed to secure their relevance today.

Therefore, he urged the current generation to ensure that Ethiopia's great history is redeemed through modern-day diligence, overcoming poverty and backwardness.

Lauding the new generation of Ethiopians that has tasted the bitterness of past mistakes, the PM underscored that the generation possesses the resolve to work diligently and transition the country.

According to him, the nation's future standing is certain to improve as more citizens commit to hard work over mere idle wishes.

Addressing those who seek to hinder the country's progress, PM Abiy wrote Ethiopia’s prosperity is an idea whose time has come.

The government remains preoccupied with works that redeem the future rather than simply waiting for it to arrive, he stressed.

Highlighting the diverse reactions to national building—ranging from those who support the truth to those who conspire against it, Abiy declared that those who work with diligence will ultimately prevail.

The Prime Minister concluded his message by calling on all Ethiopians to celebrate the holiday by reflecting on their historic responsibility to build a bright future through today’s endeavors.

"May Ethiopia live forever, honored and respected through the efforts of her children," he wrote, wishing Christians a joyful and peaceful holiday.