Social media has high mobilization power when used responsibly, commissioner says

Ethiopia's National Reconciliation Commission Commissioner Mlak WeldeMariam stated that social media has significant mobilization power when used responsibly. The commission met with social media influencers. The influencers were urged to collaborate with the commission for their country.

In Addis Ababa on Miyazya 16, 2018 EC (Fana Media), Ethiopian National Reconciliation Commission Commissioner Mlak WeldeMariam said social media possesses high mobilization power when used responsibly in the country.

During the meeting with social media influencers, he described reconciliation as the sole alternative to address Ethiopia's current challenges. The influencers, expressing patriotism, called to serve in collaboration with the commission.

The commissioner advised that the national reconciliation process requires influencers to foster public engagement responsibly across their platforms. Ahead of the national dialogue assembly in a few weeks, they were urged to collaborate with the commission to fulfill their citizenship duties.

Professionals who joined the medium confirmed their commitment to work collaboratively with the commission.

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