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Addis Ababa Becomes More Sport-Friendly for Residents Under Mayor Adanech Abiebie’s Leadership
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Addis Ababa is rapidly evolving into a more sport-friendly and accessible city, a transformation driven by the visionary leadership of Mayor Adanech Abiebie and the city’s administration. The significant improvements to the city’s infrastructure are not only enhancing the living conditions for its residents but also fostering a culture of physical activity and well-being.
Previously, Addis Ababa’s roads were chaotic, with pedestrians and vehicles often forced to share the same space, creating frequent safety risks. For many young people in the city’s neighborhoods, the lack of designated spaces for physical activities meant that they had to use roadways for sports like football, which exposed them to accidents and harm. However, under the leadership of Mayor Adanech Abiebie, the city has embarked on large-scale urban development projects to address these challenges.
The administration’s commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible city has led to the redesign and construction of safer, more efficient roads. These newly developed streets now feature dedicated pedestrian walkways, bicycle lanes, and beautified green spaces adorned with flowers and plants, all aimed at encouraging physical activity while ensuring safety.
Mayor Adanech Abiebie’s leadership has been instrumental in this transformation. She has championed these development projects as part of her broader vision to make Addis Ababa a model of urban planning and sustainable development in the region. Her leadership is helping to create a city that not only supports economic growth but also prioritizes the well-being and health of its residents.
In a recent post on his Facebook account, Haftay Gebre-Egzabhier, head of the city’s communication office, highlighted that the administration’s tireless efforts are turning Addis Ababa into a hub for sports and physical activities. “We are working day and night to ensure that Addis Ababa lives up to its name, becoming a city where sports and physical well-being are an integral part of everyday life,” Haftay stated in his Amharic-language post.
Thanks to Mayor Adanech Abiebie’s forward-thinking policies, it has become common to see youth, adults, and the elderly alike engaging in sports or walking on these newly redeveloped streets. The city’s transformation reflects her commitment to creating a vibrant, healthy, and inclusive environment that benefits all residents, reinforcing Addis Ababa’s position as a leading city in the Horn of Africa.
Through these visionary steps, Addis Ababa is becoming more than just a capital city it is becoming a symbol of progress, well-being, and community for the entire region.
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