Hawassa Gold Celebrates Its Gold Jubilee
Hawassa , November 26, 2010 (Addis Ababa) - President Girma Woldegiorgis said the government would continue its support toward the speedy of development of urban areas. President Girma made the statement at an event organized to celebrate both Town's Day and the gold jubilee anniversary of Hawasa Town held here on Friday. Residents of urban areas have been enjoying the benefits of development according to a plan designed by the government. He said it the town residents have been benefiting from urban development activities. President Girma said the government would further strengthen urban development activities in the year's ahead. Hawassa Town Mayor, Shibiku Maganena and South Ethiopia Peoples State Administration Chief Shiferaw Shigute had congratulated the residents of the town. Urban Development and Construction Minister, Mekuria Haile said on his part that his ministry has been working hard to speed up the development of urban areas. The gold jubilee of Hawassa Tow