{"id":22237,"date":"2023-09-07T11:29:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T11:29:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/serving-ethiopia-devotedly-greatest-gift-of-lifetime-says-premier"},"modified":"2023-09-07T12:35:36","modified_gmt":"2023-09-07T12:35:36","slug":"serving-ethiopia-devotedly-greatest-gift-of-lifetime-says-premier","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/serving-ethiopia-devotedly-greatest-gift-of-lifetime-says-premier","title":{"rendered":"Serving Ethiopia Devotedly Greatest Gift of Lifetime, Says Premier"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that serving the country devotedly is the greatest gift of a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>The premier awarded today employees who have served federal government institutions for over 38 years.<\/p>\n<p>Accordingly, Ambassador Girma Biru, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie and Teklewold Atnafu received special awards.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Abiy said that it is a privilege to serve the country starting from family, and thanked the awardees for their contribution and service.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou should be proud because you have loyally served the country and left your legacy to the next generation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The prime minister noted that the free transportation services rendered today in connection with the \u201cService Day\u201d by taxi drivers to residents of the capital city for a few hours \u201cdemonstrates that they are following your footsteps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ethiopia will always thank you for effectively fulfilling your duty and being indebted to the country by serving it in your lifetime, Abiy stressed.<\/p>\n<p>Although Ethiopia is facing challenges at present, the premier said lasting peace and prosperity will be ensured.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cService Day\u201d being marked on this 1st day of Pagumen has been observed at national level with various activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\">Ethiopia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that serving the country devotedly is the greatest gift of a lifetime. The premier awarded today employees who have served federal government institutions for over 38 years. Accordingly, Ambassador Girma Biru, Ambassador Taye Atske Selassie and Teklewold Atnafu received special awards. 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