Agricultural sector proving its significance for other economic sectors, underlines Deputy PM
Addis Ababa, May 2 (WIC) - The country has reached at a historical moment that proved the significance of the agricultural sector given due attention by the government to the other economic sectors too, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development underlined.
Addisu Legesse made the remark while opening the 100th founding anniversary and millennium celebration of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development held here today at the exhibition center.
The agricultural sector given due attention following the structural adjustments made in the political and economic situation in the country after the demise of the Derge regime has reportedly been governing the growth of other economic sectors as well, he underscored.
Although the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development was established some 100 years ago, the sector has begun witnessing growth only since the implementation of agricultural and rural development policies and strategies, Addisu added.
The coming into being of farmers who accumulated wealth in millions and hundreds of thousands indicates that industrial growth based on agriculture has been bearing fruit, according to him.
The celebration is a day that we pledge to attach more attention to the sector and trek long distances, he noted further urging concerned bodies to do their level best to realize the rapid development in the sector.
The celebration would be observed with various events while the three-day exhibition would remain open for three days, it was learnt.
