Lt. gen. yilma merdasa, chief of the Ethiopian air force, met with residents of bishoftu town and surroundings to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the air force's founding. He stated that the force has been built to defend national sovereignty and is now being developed as an institution bringing greatness to Ethiopians. He called for unity in honoring the day.
In addis ababa, hidar 27, 2018 (fana fm), lt. gen. yilma merdasa, chief of the Ethiopian air force, held a meeting with residents of bishoftu town and surrounding areas to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the air force's founding day. He noted that the Ethiopian air force has been actively built across eras to defend the country's sovereignty and is currently being developed as an institution that brings greatness to Ethiopians.
Under the guiding concept 'Ethiopian air force, symbol of freedom and unity,' the anniversary will be celebrated through various programs, he said. He urged the people of bishoftu town and the surrounding community to work together in unity to honor the day. The founding day plays a pivotal role in the nation's and institution's progress, as well as in bishoftu town's development and economic growth, by renovating, beautifying, and maturing the town while ensuring it remains a peaceful civilian area; he emphasized residents' responsibility in this regard.
Brigadier general bruck seyfu announced that the day will be marked with a sports festival, panel discussion, aviation expo, exhibition, and air drill, as reported to fana digital by defense online media.