BY TEWODROS KASSA
Ethiopia reaches its current situation through the selfless, heroic deeds of every Ethiopian at all corners. Ethiopians are always keen to serve their country in every possible way, no matter in whatever situation they may be in.
This fact is also witnessed while the country has gone through in good and demanding moments. For instance, while it was in war and severe droughts, or seeking its children support in development activities, they always stand by its side without any hesitations.
The active participation of the Diaspora community, including backing the construction activity of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and aborting the misinformation campaign against the country can be mentioned as best showcases in this regard.
The Ethiopian government has also given recognition for those Ethiopian Diasporas and friends of Ethiopia for the role they play in each and every activities of Ethiopia, the energy they exert to advance its economic growth, defend its territorial integrity and sovereignty and maintain its citizens’ peace and security.
The heroic achievement of these individuals is not limited with a specific profession, but in all areas. The country is also well known worldwide for its brave battlefield fighters who scored a Golden Victory and wrote a history of independence and sovereignty at the mountains of Adwa over the Fascist Italy. The success apart from demonstrating Ethiopians’ gallantry and their love for their country at global arena, it has heralded a new dawn for Africans and black people across the world.
Similarly, the contribution Ethiopians have made in the UN Peacekeeping mission to sustain peace and security in countries where conflicts had been rampant is also the other issue that should be mentioned and appreciated. Ethiopian troops have demonstrated their unique strength and commitment on those countries they were deployed.
Likewise, the role the Ethiopian health professionals played in the fight the COVID-19 pandemic during the past three years and prevent the virus transmissions to more people and limit the number of deaths is the other success story of the country. Owing to the commitment and dedication of health professionals, Ethiopia can handle the case accordingly and Ethiopia always values and honours the contribution of its children.
It is recalled that last week, the country has given recognition to members of the Diaspora communities for their participation in country’s overall activities.
In similar manner, recently, a Heroes’ Memorial Monument and recreational park was inaugurated at the premises of the Armed Forces Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (Tor Hayloch Hospital.)
The monument was constructed to commemorate those health professionals for their significant contributions.
Inaugurating the monument, Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergoge Tesfaye (PhD) said that the monument standing in the premises of the Hospital will commemorate the roles the health professionals played throughout the country’s endeavours to ensure sustainable peace and security.
The Minister said that whenever Ethiopia’s internal and external enemies plot together to attack the sovereignty of the country, Ethiopian heroes and heroine fought bravely, committedly and with perseverance. They sacrificed their lives to sustain peace and security, defend the integrity of country. Withstanding all the challenges and hardships they faced with, including hunger and thirsty, they strive to protect their people and their country from external aggressors.
Never stepping back in the face of adversaries, they fought and gave their lives to honour their country and to let their fellow people live in peace.
“Those self-sacrificing people who preserved the country with their blood and sweat and allow us to live in peace, deserve greater respect and honour,” the Minister said.
“Our forefathers deserve recognition for their gallant contributions and for the reason their firm struggle enables our motherland Ethiopia to remain free through sacrifices”, she reiterated.
As to her, the present generations is also doing its level best beyond the country in various continental and global arenas in various fields.
The monument standing in the premises of Tor Hayloch Hospital is symbolic to represent the unforgettable contributions of the patriotic health professionals who fulfilled their roles effectively and will continue fulfilling more than ever.
Moreover, the Minister called upon every Ethiopian citizen to give due respect, recognitions, support, and care for families of the Ethiopian heroes and heroine for their fathers and mothers unparalleled contributions.
She also affirmed her Ministry’s readiness to work in a sustainable manner and with high social diligence to continue the support for the heroes.
To this effect, the Ministry is working jointly with the Ministry of Defence. In this regard, by preparing a document that sought to ensure the overall participation and benefit, preserve their social security and improve their living conditions, it has sent to the Council of ministers.
The government is also reaffirmed its unwavering stance to endorse the document and realize it.
The Minister also extended her gratitude to the National heroes and Children Amba Organization as well as other humanitarian organizations for their enthusiastic support they extend to the army, and turning the construction of the monument into a reality.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by senior officials from Ministry of Defence, board members of the National Heroes and Children Amba Organization, other charitable organizations, representatives, senior military officers, and health professionals, among others.
In sum, such recognitions for national heroes and heroine should be encouraged and continued in a sustainable manner
The Ethiopian Herald 29 January 2023
