PM Abiy Highlights Social Sector Gains, Calls for Unity in Nation Building

Addis Ababa, April 28, 2026 —Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized Ethiopia’s ongoing progress in social development while calling for greater national unity to sustain momentum and achieve long-term goals.

Speaking at a high-level consultative forum held under the theme “Social Development for Nation Building,” the Prime Minister noted that the country is advancing at a pace faster than many perceive, despite facing challenges and resource constraints.

The forum, attended by senior officials and stakeholders, aims to assess key milestones achieved across Ethiopia’s social sector in recent years, including progress in areas that form the foundation of long-term national growth.

 

“I attended and shared my thoughts at a consultative forum organized under the theme ‘Social Development for Nation Building,’ where major achievements in the social sector over the past years were presented,” the Prime Minister stated.

PM Abiy underscored that, unlike physical infrastructure projects, social sector development does not always produce immediate or visible results.

However, he stressed that such investments are critical in building a sustainable and resilient nation.

 

“Despite current challenges, Ethiopia is being built at a rapid pace, faster than many realize. Even with our resource limitations, there is no social sector where improvement has not been attempted,” he said.

At the same time, the Prime Minister acknowledged that considerable work remains to translate plans into tangible outcomes.

He called on citizens to actively participate alongside the government in advancing national development efforts.

 

“Just as one hand cannot clap alone, we must stand together,” he emphasized, urging collective responsibility in driving Ethiopia’s progress forward.