ADDIS ABABA – The Shaggar City Administration has announced a range of initiatives, including infrastructure development and agricultural modernization, aimed at improving the livelihoods of its residents.
Speaking to The Ethiopian Herald, Deputy Mayor and Economic Cluster Coordinator, Guyo Geligelo, mentioned various efforts undertaken over the past two years to enhance community welfare, address public interests, and expand infrastructure.
One of the city’s key projects includes the establishment of a Science and Technology Center of Excellence in Koye Feche Sub-city, supported by a multi-billion Birr allocation. Additionally, the administration has prioritized education, allocating over 5 billion Birr in this fiscal year alone to construct 100 standard schools. Eight such schools were completed in the previous fiscal year.
To improve healthcare access, the city is constructing hospitals in the Sebeta and Burayu clusters, aimed at providing quality medical services to residents and surrounding areas.
On the employment front, the administration has been proactive, creating over 120,000 jobs during the second quarter of this fiscal year, with a goal to generate 300,000 jobs by the end of the current Ethiopian budget year. “Over 475 million Birr has been provided as loans, with an additional 10 million Birr mobilized to support the financial sector,” Guyo added.
Shaggar City is also making strides in food security, with over 5,000 agricultural sheds established to promote poultry, animal breeding, and beekeeping. Furthermore, 65,000 hectares of land have been cultivated and 2,000 skill development programs have been conducted in the cottage industry.
These multi-faceted efforts underline Shaggar City’s commitment to becoming a hub of innovation and sustainable growth, ensuring its residents benefit from improved livelihoods and economic opportunities, it was stated.
BY MESERET BEHAILU
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD THURSDAY 26 DECEMBER 2024
