ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia is extensively working on producing more competent citizens to realize prosperity, Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abebie said, while attending the graduation of 5,180 technical and vocational students.
Opening the graduation ceremony of 5,180 students enrolled by various polytechnics and colleges, Mayor Adanech said that Ethiopia needs skilled, ethical, and knowledgeable citizens to ensure a holistic development and prosperity. “That is why the current government gives serious attention towards producing competent citizens in technical and vocational training” she added.
She called up on all graduates to utilize their skills and expertise for constructive activities that enhance national development at large, mentioning that the secrete behind many developed countries are effective utilizing of trained manpower.
The mayor further stated that the Addis Ababa City Administration has been carrying out various activities to build the image of the metropolitan through achieving citizen-centered and rapid development.
The city administration is striving day in and day out to make the capital more convenient for residents and tourists, the mayor said, while pledging the necessary support to the graduates in their attempt to translate their knowledge and skills to improve their lives and contribute to the country’s development.
Addis Ababa Jobs and Skills Bureau Head, Tiratu Beyene on his part said that some 5,180 students are graduated from 22 fields of study where they get 70 % practical training as part of their education program.
According to Tiratu, disciplined citizens nurtured in technology and skills are backbones for a developing country like Ethiopia. “As a country, the policy of education and training should be guided by a new mechanism, that plays a significant role in the development of the sector,” he added.
Tiratu also noted that Addis Ababa is undertaking multifarious development activities for the past five years now.
The days, ultimate efforts are being put to establish Center of Excellence in vocational and training fields which is crucial to register and educate several citizens in the area, he said, adding students are being trained in over 100,000 short trainings and more than 40,000 regular programs each year.
Accounting and Finance department graduate from General Winget TVET College, Hana Dejenie told The Ethiopian Herald that she pursued a two-year theoretical and practical trainings to become a graduate.
“The training helped me to build confidence as the course is mostly focused on improving practical skills. Therefore, the training has taught me how to deal with difficulties when I get employed or while running my own business,” she expressed.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 25 AUGUST 2024
