President Isaias presides over graduation
ceremony of 18th round NS participants
By
Staff
Jul 25, 2005,
18:51
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Sawa, 25 July 2005 -
President Isaias
Afwerki today presided over the graduation ceremony of the 18th
round of participants of the National Service (NS) program who
completed their military training and 12th grade academic courses.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the President
underlined that a citizen has dual responsibilities, namely personal
and collective, which he must fulfil. In this connection, the
President noted that a citizen who fulfils his or her duty in Sawa
comes out as a gratified and responsible person.
Regarding
the outcome of the past 18 rounds of the NS program, President
Isaias said that the participants were nurtured in Sawa and made
vital contribution in efforts to safeguard peace and national
sovereignty.
Earlier the Commander
of the Training Center of the EDF, Brig. General Negash Tesfatsion
outlined the history and heroism of the nation's youths and the
significant contributions they are making in national development
endeavors within the framework of the Warsay-Yikaalo Development
campaign. Similarly, Col. Debesai Ghide, commander of the NS
Training center, explained the achievements made by the graduating
batch.
NS participants who achieved excellence received
prizes from President Isaias and ministers. Present on the occasion
were Ministers, Army commanders, regional administrators and invited
guests.
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