Prime minister abiy ahmed has officially inaugurated the negelle borana gada airport. Residents of the east borana zone said this demonstrates the government's focus on pastoralist communities.
Prime minister abiy ahmed officially inaugurated the new negelle borana gada airport, the 24th domestic destination for ethiopian airlines.
Resident of negelle borana town endale megeresa said the airport greatly reduces hardships from long overland travel. The zone is known for livestock and wheat production, yet transport shortages had hindered moving goods, he recalled.
Resident of negelle borana zuriya woreda fenta geremew explained the airport will accelerate zone development and help turn negelle borana town into a trade and tourism hub. Resident of liben woreda bilu birbirsa noted it proves the government's attention to the pastoralist area and will create extensive job opportunities for local youth.
