The development of Eritrea has been a life-long dream and I am writing this
article not because I have nothing to do on a Sunday evening. I am writing
this article to announce that Eritrea is progressing and excelling, in an
effort to stay as a country that is truly independent. Take note of the
fact I say *truly* independent. A substantial amount of countries claim to
be independent, yet they rely on other countries to feed them. Eritrea does
not need pity. We need a country which can be looked at in the highest
remarks. A country that does not need help when it falls. A country that
can maintain a positive atmosphere. And Eritrea will reach its dream. The
years before 1991 brought pain, tears, suffering, anger and sorrow. No
longer will Eritrea linger in the past. But we will remain strong and with
our heads high, achieve a magnificent nation beyond compare.
I - as a witness of a gentleman with incomparable art skills (known as
Gidey) - can corroborate the success we are having, particularly in the
matter of reserving water via dams. Experts are working day and night to
preserve the future of Eritrea; using methods that can sustain a healthy
environment. Adi Halo and Gergera, are spectacular examples of the many
breathtaking Eritrean-built dams. Already, we have water that can last our
nation 3-4 years, what’s to stop us from increasing those numbers?
Education is essential to improve our country. Chinese builders are helping
Eritrea build a new university: “Eritrea Institute of Technology” in Mai
Nefhi. We can see that the education department will transcend in a manner
that will not only help our country but our future. Scientific discoveries
and breakthroughs will lead this country to greatness. Evidence has been
provided in this very situation, that just because we wish to be an
independent nation, we don’t want to or need to isolate ourselves from the
world. So false accusations stand meaningless, if we choose not to believe
them. We are great. We are Eritrea.
To conclude this article, I can confidently say, that Eritrea’s development
is accelerating fast. We may not be the biggest country in the world, but I
guess good things come in small packages. I’d like to quote Abraham
Lincoln’s wise words which I believe is the perfect definition of Eritrea,
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”
Awet N’hafash
Received on Mon Sep 05 2016 - 16:16:56 EDT