Addis Ababab (AMECO)- Ethiopia has shed its perception as a symbol of crisis to emerge as an embodiment of resilience, the Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, declared today during national commemorations marking “Resilience Day” at the Adwa Victory Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa.
The event took place on the third day of —the unique 13th month of five or six intercalary days in the Ethiopian calendar that bridges the old year and the new. Teshager noted that the national observance directly reflects the country’s current political and historical turning point.
Defining true resilience as the foundation of statehood that stands firm during times of hardship, the parliamentary speaker called for a shift in national consciousness. “We must move away from an ‘I’ mindset and embrace a ‘We’ perspective, which forms the true bedrock of nation-building,” Teshager said.
Overcoming severe internal and external challenges during recent years of political transition, Ethiopia has navigated adversity to reach a higher chapter of national development, the speaker noted.
He cited major milestones defining this shift, including national elections, the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the launch of widespread infrastructure projects, and recent diplomatic strides regarding Ethiopia’s quest for sea access. “Ethiopia is no longer defined by its struggles; it has become an example of perseverance,” he stated.
The Federation speaker singled out the nation’s security and intelligence apparatus as the ultimate proof of this steadfast journey. He called for public recognition and honor for defense personnel who continue to make sacrifices to safeguard state sovereignty and maintain national stability.
Describing Ethiopia as a country actively constructing modern security institutions to protect its citizens, Agegnehu emphasized that the current political climate demands collective solidarity. He urged citizens to unite against forces attempting to derail the nation’s diplomatic efforts to secure access to the sea.
In closing, the speaker underscored the need to build unwavering national unity, bolster cyber defense capabilities, and expand knowledge-based technological capacity across state institutions.The “Resilience Day” event was jointly organized by the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF), the Ethiopian Federal Police, the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), the Information Network Security Agency (INSA), and the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute.
