Tigray religious fathers welcome gov’t officials in Melkelle
On 26 of December 2022, Federal government delegation led by House of Peoples Representatives Speaker, Tagesse Chafo visited Mekelle. The arrival of the federal government delegation, which includes ministers and senior officials, was something taken as a surprise as it was the first official visit after two years of conflict. This comes following the peace agreement between the federal government and the Tigray People’s Revolutionary Front (TPLF) to end the two years’ war in Pretoria a month ago.
Tigray religious leaders and representatives of the people with TPLF officials received the delegation at Mekelle Alula Abanega Airport. The leaders appreciated the visit and the peace deal and requested the delegation to accelerate services restoration as soon as possible.
Following Monday’s visit, continuous services have resumed. Ethiopian has started daily flights from and to Mekelle since Wednesday and Telecom service resumed in Mekelle and other towns on Wednesday. Archbishop of Mekelle Diocese praises federal government delegation’s Mekelle visit
What happened during the past two years was really shocking for the people of Ethiopia especially for the people of Tigray. The war badly affected the people. It was a sad moment to experience a deadly war without basic services for two years. The people are eagerly waiting the restoration of peace and the resumption of normal life. All of us are happy to see a peace agreement and to experience its implementation.
All people are happy to see the resolve of the dispute peacefully. The federal government delegation’s visit to Mekelle means a lot for the peace. We are asking you to realize the peace and to implement it fully. All the people are waiting to live in peace and are waiting the jumpstarting of all basic services as soon as possible. I hope to see the opening of all basic services within a short period after your visit.
Archbishop of Mekelle Diocese of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, Abune Isayas said during his welcoming speech to the federal government delegation.
President of Tigray Islamic Affairs welcomed federal government delegation to Mekelle So horrific years are behind us.. This day [your visit] is a historic day. It is a historic visit for all of people who love peace. I want to welcome you to Mekelle. Let bygones be bygones; we have to work for a better future by strengthening the peace that ensued.
As you know, there is no transport, telecom, bank, medicine and other basic services in Tigray. Though we understand the move to start services as of today, we are asking you to start services as soon as possible. The people of Tigray need the services urgently to save lives.
Sheikh Adem Abdulkadir, Tigray Islamic Affairs head said during his welcoming remark
The Ethiopian Herald December 31/2022
