BY BETELHEM BEDLU
ADDIS ABABA– Over 75 percent of essential services have resumed in Alamata town which was part of the war- stricken areas in the North Ethiopia.
Alamata Town Administration Mayor Hailu Abera told the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA) that the services have resumed shortly after the conflict ended in the area.
As to him, water supply and 2G and 3G internet services have also started. Regarding the damaged fibers, he said that once they are restored, internet service will fully be available in town. He also indicated that electricity supply has been resumed adding that trade centers are open and returning to normal routine.
The Mayor further stated that the city administration is carrying out activities to fully resume the social service next week. Thus, all public service institutions will start serving the society, he added.
Apart from undertaking several activities to enable the whole trade centers in the area to resume services; it has managed to open the Alamata market. Moreover, all forms of transportation have started service in Raya districts as well as health stations have also begun to serve the society, he said.
Aside from opening schools in the town, he pointed out that efforts are being put to make all schools to resume with full potential. Emphasizing that the area was torn out due to the war, the Mayor urged the continuation of unfettered humanitarian service, opening of banks and fulfilling medical and school materials, such as chair and computer. He called on government and non-government institutions to continue their support in this end.
The Ethiopian Herald November 25/2022
