Adama, September 18, 2006 (WIC) – Oromo nationals in Diaspora expressed their readiness to support the efforts of Oromo People Democratic Organization (OPDO) to eradicate poverty from Oromia state and improve the livelihood of the people.
After taking part at the 4th organizational conference of OPDO here,the nationals residing in Canada, United States, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Europe said they were satisfied to see the Oromo people emancipated from national oppression and their culture, history, language and identity respected.
Mohammed Ararso, Nigussie Biratu and Engineer Umer Mohammed who live in Toronto,Washigton DC and Atlanta Georgia respectively assured that they will coordinate nationals in the Diaspora to make all rounded support to OPDO's effort to bring about peace, development,democracy and to ensure rapid development.
They have also noted that they were obliged to live abroad for more than two decades to escape national oppression and expressed their interest to live in their homeland of Oromia state.
The nationals, who did not hide that they supported the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) till the last election misguided by its false propaganda, noted that they have started engaging in investment activities in the state as they have acquired better awareness from the visit of the delegation headed by the state's president Abadula Gemeda.
The nationals also vowed to actively participate in political, economic and social sectors by strengthening the Oromia Development Association and standing alongside OPDO.
OPDO chairman, Abadula Gemeda, said on his part that both during the delegation's visit and after their arrival here,Oromo nationals in the Diaspora are showing encouraging beginnings to contribute their share in political, economic and social spheres.
He also indicated that relations with Oromo nationals in the Diaspora will be further strengthened.
(c) Walta Information Center, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment