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Mechanizing Agriculture for more Product in Oromia

  If we aspire to enhance the contribution of agriculture to our economic growth, it is imperative to modernize our agricultural practices and broaden the range of available products. In the Oromia Regional State, the export of over 100 million quintals of wheat to global markets each year is a remarkable achievement. Various initiatives have yielded impressive results by diversifying agricultural crops like avocados, bananas, and tea leaves, turning them into valuable commodities. Notably, the avocado production initiative has significantly increased output and become a significant source of foreign currency. To ensure the success of the region's banana production project, selected banana seeds are being developed through tissue culture and made accessible to the public. With more than 7,000 banana plants already cultivated on over 2,000 hectares of land, an estimated 2.5 million more are expected to be planted this year. These programs are providing our farmers with new productio
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Dr. Nagaso Gidada


Dr. Nagaso Gidada was born on February 8, 1943, in Dambi Dollo, Qellem Wallagga. His father, Gidada Solan, belonged to an educated generation that served the people with honor.


Dr. Nagaso pursued his higher education in history at the University of Addis Ababa from 1966 to 1971. After that, from 1971 to 1974, he worked as a school director and history teacher in Aira, West Wales. In 1974, he got the opportunity to study in Germany, where he resided until 1991. During his stay in Germany, he focused on Social History and Ethnology at J.W. Goethe University, Frankfurt. His doctoral thesis revolved around the History of the Oromo Sayyoos of Wallagga from 1730 to 1886. Dr. Nagaso is married to Regina Abbelt, a German midwife.


Dr. Nagaso Gidada actively engaged in Ethiopian politics for nearly half a century, making significant contributions to crucial political matters in the country. His involvement in politics started as a high school student, where he participated in the student movement against the landlord system in the 1950s. During his time in Europe, he continued his political engagement and became associated with various parties.


Upon returning to Ethiopia during the transition in 1991, he served on the Central Committee of the Oromo People's Democratic Organization. He later resigned from the ADWUI and the presidency following a conflict with former Prime Minister Mallas Zeenaawi.


In the 2005 National Elections, he won a seat as a Member of Parliament representing his native Dambi Dollo. Dr. Nagaso was also instrumental in founding the opposition Forum for Democratic Dialogue (FDD) in 2008, which later merged with the Unity for Democracy and Justice Party (UDJ) in 2009.


Throughout his life, Dr. Nagaso Gidada played a vital role in democratizing Ethiopia and making scholarly contributions at home and abroad. His research work focused on reflecting the culture, history, and traditions of the Oromo people while promoting national unity.


He served as President of Ethiopia from 1995 to 2001. However, after stepping down from the presidency and participating in politics, he lost the benefits and services he deserved as a former president due to a law that restricted such privileges for politicians.


Dr. Nagaso's political engagement remained unwavering, both as an individual and as a member of various political parties. He also actively participated in building modern Oromo politics and nationalism. Moreover, he played a role in the MacArthur Relief Society, advocating for peace and democracy during the transitional period in Ethiopia.


One of his significant achievements was his involvement in enacting the current Constitution of Ethiopia. Dr. Nagaso served as the convener of the Constitutional Assembly.


Dr. Nagaso Gidada passed away on August 19, 2011, while undergoing treatment in Germany, leaving behind a legacy of significant contributions to Ethiopian politics and history.

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