Shabait: Keren, 1 December 2009 – President Isaias Afwerki today conducted an inspection tour of development and agriculture infrastructure projects in Anseba region, as well as those envisaged for implementation next year.
In the course of the visit to Hagaz sub-zone, the President inspected the draft plan for the construction of a water division scheme in Ashera administrative area, in addition to two micro-dams and water diversion schemes in Adi-Omar administrative area.
He observed the over 3,000 hectare in the plains of Gula-Shital which is expected to be put under cultivation through the planned micro-dams and water diversion schemes, during which he received briefings on the project.
Later on, in a meeting with representatives of the residents of Keren, the regional capital, President Isaias indicated that the 2010 budget for the implementation of major development undertakings in Anseba region has been raised that will provide added impetus to construction endeavors.
Stating that no Eritrean national would die of hunger in 2010, the President explained that the Government is exerting vigorous efforts to tackle food shortages in some areas as a result of inadequate rainfall. He further pointed out that due attention would be given on priority basis to the task of renovating roads in the region, and called on the population to take active participation in the endeavor.
The representatives of the people expressed their appreciation to the President for holding a meeting with them, and put forth views and recommendations towards resolving the water shortage problem in Keren, the stepping up of the construction of a referral hospital for the region, the renovation of the Habero-Keren, Halhal-Asmat roads, among others, as well as the early launching of agricultural development programs in the already identified sites.
During the visit to Ashera and Keren, President Isaias was accorded warm welcome by the residents of the respective urban centers.
Prior to his tour of inspection in Anseba region, the President conducted similar visit in Gash-Barka, during which he visited the Aligir Dam currently under construction and work progress so far made. He also expressed words of encouragement to all those involved in the undertaking, besides holding talks with village elders.
Moreover, President Isaias visited the bricks and lime factories in Barentu town, during he exchanged views with experts and forwarded ideas on ways of speeding up the projects underway.
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