Meeting on implementation of development programs

Barentu, 21 April 2026 – Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hiruy, Governor of the Gash Barka Region, conducted a meeting with administrative organs, heads of line ministries, and representatives of farmers in the Forto-Sawa sub-zone focusing on the implementation of development programs and administrative issues.

At the meeting, Ambassador Mahmud gave an extensive briefing on development programs, preparation of land for cultivation, as well as the role and participation of the sub-zone in the implementation of the set-out development programs and the timely provision of administrative services to the public.

Ambassador Mahmud called for strengthened efforts in the regrouping of villages, timely preparation of land for cultivation, proper water management with a view to ensuring the sustainability of water projects put in place in the sub-zone, reinforced efforts in irrigation farming to boost production, and effective control of deforestation, among others.

He also called on administrators at all levels to motivate and encourage the public to strengthen their participation and contribution in the implementation of development programs, especially in water and soil conservation.

Mr. Aregay Mebrahtu, acting administrator of the sub-zone, said that efforts are being exerted to implement the set-out development programs in collaboration with area administrators, village coordinators, as well as other Government institutions.