Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said the development of new tourism destinations in various parts of Ethiopia are intended to pave the way for more private sector investments in expanding destinations and services.

The government of Ethiopia has been taking several measures to strengthen the tourism sector with a view to tapping the immense tourism potential of the nation.

The sector is also one the five key pillars of the country’s Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda.

Several tourism destination developments initiated by Prime Minister Abiy are also being underway in the country.

The premier said on social media today that the Dine for Sheger, Dine for Ethiopia and Dine for Generations investments in the sector are intended to pave the way for more private sector investments in expanding destinations and services.

‘As tourism is one of the five key pillars of our economy, we recognize that the private sector plays a pivotal role,’ he added.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency

The Kwahu East Office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has held a community engagement session with farmers on the repercussions of fire outbreaks and how collective action can help prevent them.

The event was organised in partnership with the Forestry Commission, Ghana National Fire Service, and National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) to raise awareness among the public about preventive measures against bush and domestic fires as the harmattan season approaches.

Ms. Roberta Essilfua Koah, the Director of Kwahu East District NCCE, pointed out the importance of preventing bushfires and domestic fires and highlighted the responsibility of everyone to protect and safeguard the environment.

The various community members were informed about the harmful effects of indiscriminate burning of bushes and its adverse impact on the environment.

She said bushfires could contribute to worsening environmental degradation and pose a threat to farming, agriculture, and human sustenance in t
he long run.

Ms. Koah said there are statutory obligations outlined in the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, Chapter 6, Article 41(k), of which laws have been put in place to address bushfires and offenders.

She listed several communities, including Abisu No. 1/2, Ankomah, Kwahu Pepease, Kwahu Abetifi, Kwahu Tafo, Borukruwa, Kwahu Tarkwa, Mamfe, Oboyan, Abene, Hweehwee, Suminakese, and Yaw Tenkorang, where there was an on-going education to this effect.

She said the NCCE was determined to cover a wide area to address the issue effectively.

She said the benefits of this educational initiatives will help to discourage individuals from participating in harmful activities and deepen public awareness about the serious risks posed by bushfires.

Source: Ghana News Agency