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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. Haile Fida

 

Dr. Haile Fida, known as the father of the Oromo alphabet, was born in 1932 to Mr. Fidaa Kuma and Mrs. Guddine Dagaa in Arjo City, East Wollagga, Oromia, Ethiopia.


His educational journey began in Arjo, where he attended primary school from grades 1 to 5. He continued his studies in Nekemte City for grades 7 and 8, and completed his 9th through 12th-grade education at the General Wingate School in Finfinne. Dr. Haile passed the national grade 12 examination with university entrance marks, leading him to enroll at the University of Finfinnee in 1953, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Geology.


Seeking further education, he pursued a master's degree in Sociology and Social Anthropology in France and later taught in Germany for two years. He continued his academic pursuits and received his third degree in philosophy from "Le Palais De L" academy in Paris. Dr. Haile Fida made significant contributions to the strengthening of the Oromo alphabet and the development of the Oromo language.


While in Europe, he established the Oromo Research Institute and dedicated himself to the advancement of Oromo language, allowing Oromo people to read, write, and speak their own language with pride. From 1960 to 1966, he conducted extensive research on grammar, usage, and general knowledge of the Oromo language.


Dr. Haile Fida published his first research in 1964, focusing on the topic "Ethiopian Languages: Latin or Greek is best for Oromo writing." In 1965, he published "The Participation of the Oromo Language," aiming to promote the development of the Oromo language further. He researched and introduced 35 characters suitable for the Oromo language and authored a literary book titled "Bara birraan bari'e."


His contributions to the Oromo alphabet included revisions to the Latin alphabet, introducing a method of phonetic analysis, and incorporating vowels to indicate the length and shortness of the form. His work in developing the Oromo alphabet has been embraced by several institutions. The 1983 Oromo National Convention also endorsed the implementation of the Oromo alphabet throughout Oromia, fulfilling Dr. Haile Fida's vision.


Aside from being a linguistic scholar, Dr. Haile Fida was a lawyer and was fluent in Oromo, Amharic, English, and French. He returned to Ethiopia when the Dergue regime overthrew King Haile Selassie, calling on Ethiopian scholars abroad to serve the nation. He actively participated in the drafting of the constitution and translated books written in other languages into Amharic to promote socialist education.


Despite his dedication and heroism, Dr. Haile Fida's life was tragically cut short by the Dergue regime before he could witness the full realization of his dreams. His legacy of advocating for identity and freedom will forever be remembered in history, making him a source of pride for the country and its citizens.

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