Africa-Press – Ethiopia. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Addis Ababa University, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, an alumnus of the university, has delivered a guest lecture titled “The Role of Intellectuals in National Prosperity.”
The lecture was attended by esteemed academic leaders and senior government officials, concluding a series of high-level commemorative events held over the past weeks.
Addressing the academic community, Prime Minister Abiy offered a nuanced vision of the modern intellectual, emphasizing thoughtfulness over reaction.
In a social media post reflecting on the lecture, the Prime Minister wrote: “An intellectual is not one who is emotionally charged. The characteristics of an intellectual include being respectful of ideas and a lover of knowledge; a deep thinker and persistent questioner; an avid reader and alert analyst; and ultimately, a problem-solver and seeker of solutions.”
Established in 1950 as the University College of Addis Ababa, the university has grown into Ethiopia’s premier higher education institution, serving as a hub for intellectual debate and social transformation for over seven decades.
Prime Minister Abiy expressed optimism about the current generation of learners, noting the evolution of Ethiopian intellectual engagement.
“I see this generation in a new light. They give me hope. Many are exceptionally bright, and their level of understanding is markedly different from that of previous generations,” he stated.
The lecture highlighted Addis Ababa University’s enduring legacy in teaching, research, and public service, while inspiring the new generation of scholars to harness their intellect for national progress
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