Mendefera, 11 March 2010 – President Isaias Afwerki today inspected the progress of development programs in the Southern region, during which he met with representatives of the people.

In the course of a visit to Kaqbda Dam in Dubarwa sub-zone constructed by Bidho Construction Company, the President met with the exemplary farmer, Mr. Gebremichael Gebremeskel, who has been carrying out impressive soil and water conservation activities in the area for more than 40 years, and observed his work achievements. President Isaias asserted that the necessary support would be provided to him.  

Moreover, the President conducted a tour of inspection of agricultural development activities around Adi-Mengonti, Mendefera sub-zone, which includes the green animal feed site, a dairy farm and the regional cooperative animal feed production plant put in place at a cost of 5.5 million Nakfa.   He said that the Government would provide the necessary support to the cooperative taking into consideration the work accomplishments it is registering.

Likewise, President Isaias inspected modern dairy farm cattle and chicken breeding center in Kudofelasi on the part of an Eritrean investor, during which he expressed the Government’s readiness to extend due support to hardworking nationals.

In a meting with representatives of the inhabitants of the Southern region, the President underlined that irrespective of the wicked anti-Eritrea acts of conspiracy on the part of enemy quarters,  the Eritrean people should mount concerted efforts towards achieving economic emancipation.

Expressing satisfaction with the open discussion, the participants of the meeting took note of the impressive development achievements being registered across the nation in the interest of the general public, and asserted that the nation’s march forward would continue with added vigor no matter acts of enemy conspiracy. 

President Isaias reminded all nationals to further intensify development and production endeavors in all domains so as to attain the set goals.