Addis Ababa's Mayor Adanech Abiebie has launched a city-wide initiative, urging every citizen to actively participate in maintaining peace and security.
This call to action comes alongside the graduation of the 5th cohort of the Peace Corps, a substantial force of 275,000 trained individuals, tasked with upholding order and fostering unity within the bustling capital city.
The mayor’s address signals a renewed emphasis on community involvement in preventing unrest and ensuring the safety of all residents.
Speaking at the Peace Corps graduation ceremony, Mayor Adanech commended the members for their unwavering dedication to preventing disruptions to the city's tranquility.
"By recruiting the Peace Corps from among our people, we have ensured that the peace of our city is not disturbed by any evil act," she asserted, highlighting the strategic advantage of incorporating local citizens into security efforts.
Her statement underscores a belief in the power of community-based solutions for addressing potential threats.
The mayor expressed deep appreciation for the significant contributions of the Peace Corps, acknowledging their pivotal role in peacebuilding, driving rapid economic development, and fostering social harmony within Addis Ababa.
She passionately encouraged the graduates to amplify their voluntary efforts, emphasizing the importance of close collaboration with established security agencies to protect and preserve the core values of the Addis Ababa community.
Recognizing Addis Ababa's stature as a prominent host city for influential international organizations, including the African Union, Mayor Adanech entrusted the Peace Corps graduates with the crucial responsibility of upholding this esteemed position with humility and unwavering dedication.
She emphasized that their commitment and service would significantly enhance the city's global influence, elevate its prominence on the world stage, and further stimulate its rapidly expanding tourism sector, solidifying its status as a premier destination for major international conferences and meetings.
The mayor also drew attention to Ethiopia's ongoing national rebuilding efforts, referencing the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and remarkable strides in environmental conservation projects and increased agricultural productivity as prime examples of the nation's progress.
She emphasized the necessity of approaching their duties with responsibility, diligence, and humility to ensure the resounding success of upcoming international conferences scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa.
Mayor Adanech reiterated that maintaining and safeguarding peace is fundamentally a civic duty that falls upon every resident of Addis Ababa.
She implored the newly graduated Peace Corps members, along with all peace-loving citizens, to actively prevent criminal elements from undermining the city's stability and progress.
“The people of our city have always been the guardians of peace," she declared, urging collective action to prevent any opportunity for disorder.
According to the Mayor, the focus remains steadfastly on fostering collaborative partnerships between the Peace Corps and the community, with the shared goal of preserving the safety, security, and prosperity of Addis Ababa for all its inhabitants.
This coordinated approach is viewed as vital for ensuring a peaceful and thriving future for the city, Mayor Adanech revealed.
