ADDIS ABABA- A new system of recruitment and retention mechanisms will be designed to increase the participation of women in the Defense Forces, Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed hinted in an exclusive interview with Addis Zemen.
She said the Ministry will strengthen ways and means to enable women contribute their share in the defense sector.
“Gender trainings will be offered to help women tackle challenges they face.”
Mentioning that women leadership makes a tangible difference, she pledged to work hard for the modernization of the Forces. “There is plan to provide the Force with knowledge, skills and techniques as well as equipment that the modern time requires. In this case, as Minister I will work hard in looking for financial sources as well as in establishing functional system.”
“Women have to value themselves. At every position that women take, they ought to play an exemplary leadership role. Leadership indeed requires wisdom. Moreover, women’s wisdom is undisputable.” Stressing the fact that members of the Defense Forces always are ready to sacrifice themselves to the sovereignty of the people and the country, the Minister said priority has been attached to live up to the Forces’ expectations in fulfilling their basic needs in addition to ensuring the well being of their family members at all times.
The Ethiopian Herald March 8, 2019
BY STAFF REPORTER
