Let alone Addis Ababa, which is the diplomatic hub of Africa that hosts many international organizations and diplomatic missions, making cities modern is a prime concern of the 21st century. No doubt, unless cities are made competent and proficient in all circumstances and parameters, triumphing over the national, regional, continental and/or the global competition would be quite trying and tough. As the case of Addis Abba is not exceptional to this common maxim, making it as good-looking as its nameshould be the call of the day.
Making Addis modern has thus to be the task of every inhabitant and should not be left only to the government and other concerned bodies since the city belongs to all including Africans. Taking this leading task into account, the government in general and the city administration in particular have been relentlessly working to meet two ends: making the capital reasonablyorderly and attracting many more tourists as much as possible. To this end, relatively wide boulevards are being constructed, pedestrian walkways and bicycles pathways are being carried out following the scheme called corridor project and the government has been well capitalizing on such lucrative means.
Needless to state, Addis Ababa has been undergoing a number of momentous changes and developmental undertakings. Unequivocally, the latest corridor development project is a continuation of reform plans to transform Addis into a stylish and modern city by revitalizing neglected localities.
As an inhabited city, Addis Ababa has over 130 years of history and is one of the cities founded by Africans to serve Africans, and the government has now been arduously endeavoring to make quite alluring.
Since Addis has been a ubiquitous part of life of its inhabitants, its status has to be well promoted, a number of job opportunities for many have to be created, its sanitation have to be painstakingly kept and making the city comfortable to live and work has to be well focused. Cognizant of all this fact, the government has well capitalized on intensifying development projectors with a view to making the city livable, attractive and comfortable, too. For this to happen, streets need to be made wider and neat and sanitation schemes have to be expanded.
No doubt, citizens from every corner of the nation especially the youth are attracted to the capital with a high level of pleasant appearance as measured by amenities and socialization opportunities. Yes, having a high availability of amenities in Addis Ababa can make the city catchy and shapeits future path of development. Therefore, better availability of services and attractiveness in the capital ensures its development in the years to come.
The government has incorporated constructing modern public restrooms. What makes this scheme unique is that it creates a sense of belongingness among the citizenry. Senior government officials including Addis Mayor AdanechAbiebie are making financial contributions to the realizations of the plan. The initiative; called ‘Clean Ethiopia’ incudes fundraising aspect themed ‘Clean cities-Healthy Lives’.
Generally, not only has the heaping on corridor development been decisively imperative but it is also multifarious and versatile, it would plainly require the amalgamated effort of all walks of life including individuals, businesses, government bodies and the likes to be real within the shortest time possible. Certainly, all who have made contributions for the corridor development of the city will be pleased when they see the outcome at the end of the day. Hence, every citizen should come to the forefront to help the city make its vision a reality.
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD TUESDAY 30 APRIL 2024
