Inhabitants of Emni-Haili and Adi-Quala sub-zones to back up national development drive

The inhabitants of Emni-Haili and Adi-Quala sub-zones have expressed readiness to back up the national development drive.

Mendefera, 19 April 2013 – The inhabitants of Emni-Haili and Adi-Quala sub-zones have expressed readiness to back up the national development drive. They made the pledge at separate meetings they conducted with the regional Administrator, Mr. Efrem Gebrekristos, during which it was stated that commendable accomplishments have been registered regarding soil and water conservation on the basis of popular undertakings.

The regional Administrator called on the local inhabitants to finalize preparation for rain-fed farming before the onset of the rainy season. He further called on Area administrators to play due role as regards to keeping intact the overall popular awareness.

The participants of the meetings put forth views concerning several issues, including that of expanding the integrated irrigation farm around Sememo Dam.

Moreover, Mr. Efrem called on the inhabitants to enhance judicious utilization of social service facilities and extend a helping hand in crime prevention, besides their due rile in preventing deforestation.