PM Abiy Ahmed along with Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen and Minister of Defense Lema Megersa arrived in Kaffa zone, Bonga for a conversation with representatives of the community.

In a speech he made at Bonga Stadium, PM Abiy Ahmed recalled the historic and societal assets of the Kaffa Population has had for centuries such as peaceful co-existence with nature and surrounding, self-administration, building strong institutions, reasonable division of labor among others and called upon the residents to share their assets with Ethiopians all over the country. At the end of his speech, he was given a horse, a sword and shield by the zonal administration and elders of the area.

During his discussion with the representatives of the Kaffaa zone residents, questions of the regional structure, infrastructures such as road, water, health and library, utilization of resources, unemployment, investment, and others were raised.

Responding to the questions raised, PM Abiy Ahmed said he would consult relevant bodies and revert to answer as much as possible. To attract investors the residents need to collaborate in a civilized manner, he added, what the people of Kaffa did to live with nature is commendable.

He further added Regional reconfiguration will not answer all questions but encouraged them to work with the regional administration to define and identify better working modalities.

He concluded by saying now is the time to work in the spirit of MEDEMER to be able to create a prosperous Ethiopia.