Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has issued a grim warning to the next generation, asserting that nature will exact a severe punishment if humans fail to live in harmony with it. The prime minister introduced the urgent concept of "ecological warfare" during his address at the newly completed Entoto-Kebena riverside development, urging young Ethiopians to quickly awaken to the threats of climate change and environmental degradation.
Rather than treating the massive 10.5-kilometer project as just a cosmetic upgrade for the city, PM Abiy framed the newly built river defense walls, modern bridges, and expansive green spaces as crucial strategic steps toward making the capital entirely resilient against environmental collapse. He emphasized that the survival and future civilization of the city depend on a highly coordinated effort that fuses ideas, funds, and leadership to build long-term climate immunity. Closing his address, the Prime Minister called on the public to actively visit and enjoy the newly transformed landscape, promising that the government will vigorously press forward with its urban transition to hand down a safer, more beautiful country.