Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on the second-generation foreigners of Ethiopian origin to come home.
The premier made the call while inaugurating the Chebera Churchura Elephant Paw Lodge today.
Abiy invited the second generation of Ethiopian Diaspora to come to in three-rounds from 30th December 2023 to the end of September 2024.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, he said the first-round homecoming under the motto “Connect to Your Culture” begins from 30 December 2023 to 29 January 2024.
The diaspora members who come home during that period will celebrate various festivals, including Christmas.
And the second round homecoming dubbed “Connect to Your History” will be during the African Union annual summit in Addis Ababa, the premier said.
Abiy said the third round will be from the upcoming rainy season to 30 September 2024 under the motto “Leave Your Legacy.”
Members of the diaspora who come during this period will participate in planting seedlings and other activities, he stated.
M
embers of the diaspora who come to their country will get special discounts by the Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian hotels.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency