Residents of Abashaul and Arbaete-Asmera plant a number of tree seedlings in collaboration with members of the People’s Army

The residents of Abashaul and Arbaete-Asmera Administrative areas here in the capital have planted more than 1,000 tree seedlings around Beit-Giorgis area in collaboration with members of the People’s Army.

Asmara, 3 July 2013 – The residents of Abashaul and Arbaete-Asmera Administrative areas here in the capital have planted more than 1,000 tree seedlings around Beit-Giorgis area in collaboration with members of the People’s Army.

Mr. Abraham Teklemariam, Administrator of Arbaete-Asmera area, pointed out that more than 38,000 tree seedlings planted in the area last year have flourished well in line with the area’s dominant foggy scenario. He further expressed conviction that the ongoing joint undertakings on the part of the city residents and members of the People’s Army constitute a favorable groundwork for nurturing the culture of work, besides their visible impact in ensuring environmental stability.

One of the members of the People’s Army, Samson Gebremariam said that his colleagues are actively involved in the process bearing the conviction that their role is crucial in the national development drive.

Among the city residents, Ms. Rahwa Habtegiorgis, Mr. Hassan Seid and Ms. Letekidan Mengesha stated that active community participation is being witnessed in the undertaking in line with the prevalence of growing awareness to this end. They also voiced readiness to back up national development programs.