Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has declared the historic town of Hayik a profound showcase of "Ethiopianism," where the 800-year legacy of the Hayik Estifanos Monastery serves as a foundation for a modern era of peace, love, and national prosperity. 

Speaking at the inauguration of the Logo Hayik Resort, the Prime Minister emphasized that the spiritual and intellectual discipline found within the monastery’s history is essential for the nation's character, noting that a mind dedicated to reading and labor is naturally geared toward development rather than malice. 

He observed that a society rooted in the values of learning and hard work is inherently protected from evil, asserting that "a person who works has no time for ill intent." By linking this ancient spiritual heritage to the "Dine for the Generation" initiative, he framed the new development as a "history-revealing" project designed to bring Ethiopia’s buried narratives to the global stage.

The Prime Minister underscored the unique inclusive culture of the Wollo people, noting that Hayik’s history as a crossroads began as early as the 10th century when it served as a refuge for Armenians, Yemenis, and European explorers. He credited this long-standing tradition of hosting diverse cultures and languages as the reason the region became the birthplace of Ethiopia's four liturgical musical chants, a feat he claimed would have been impossible without a deeply ingrained culture of acceptance. 

Looking toward the future, the Prime Minister laid out a strategic mandate to transform the area into a "Village of Abundance" that transcends simple natural beauty. During a tour of the resort’s agricultural developments—including papaya, mango, avocado, and coffee plantations—he directed that the entire perimeter of the lake be converted into a productive fruit belt. He urged religious leaders and the community to foster a generation that "sleeps little and works much," ensuring that the region’s fertile soil and clean water are utilized to create a sustainable, nature-friendly economy. By integrating fruit production with cattle and poultry farming, he envisioned a legacy of plenty that would prevent the youth from seeking migration. 

PM Abiy challenged local officials to ensure that by his next visit, the shores of Hayik are entirely covered in fruit-bearing trees, signaling a new chapter of economic sovereignty and food security.