Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, accompanied by First Lady Zinash Tayachew, visited Dire Dawa and Harar from March 8 to 10, where he reviewed a range of development initiatives and ongoing public service improvements in the two cities.
The Prime Minister began his visit in Dire Dawa, where he assessed the progress of the city’s corridor development project. The initiative is contributing to the creation of improved public recreation areas, enhanced environmental aesthetics, and well-maintained community gathering spaces. The corridor development also incorporates electric vehicle charging stations, shops, cafeterias, and standardized parking areas, creating opportunities for residents to engage in income-generating activities.
During his stay in Dire Dawa, the Prime Minister also visited an urban farming site as part of efforts to promote urban agriculture and local food production.
He further toured the Dire MESOB One-Stop Service Center, which currently brings together 10 public institutions and provides 73 different services to citizens through 96 service counters. Since beginning operations six months ago, the center has served more than 23,000 clients. The facility is also working to expand integrated digital services as part of the broader effort to modernize public service delivery.
Continuing his visit in Harar, the Prime Minister reviewed the MESOB One-Stop Service Center established in the city as part of a national initiative to integrate and modernize government service delivery. The center currently brings together eight institutions and operates 24 service counters, providing 67 public services to residents in a single location. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to improve efficiency, accessibility, and coordination across government institutions while reducing the time and cost required for citizens to access services.
As part of the visit, the Prime Minister also visited the Nasiol Cave and Kundudo Mountain located in the Eastern Hararghe Zone.
During the visit, the Prime Minister also joined members of the local communities in both Dire Dawa and Harar to observe Iftar during the holy month of Ramadan.