The Great Ethiopian Homecoming Challenge facilitating committee announced the completion of preparations to welcome the massive influx of Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia who are expected to respond to the country’s Homecoming Challenge.
Foreign Minister and Chair of the Committee Demeke Mekonnen said in a meeting held on Wednesday that the country is encouraging people to accept the challenge.
The committee deliberated on measures taken to ease up the visa process, facilitate transportation and other relevant services and accommodations to make the event restful for the home comers, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The committee called upon Ethiopians in the Diaspora, people from Africa and the Caribbean region, including friends of Ethiopia from all over the world, to take on the challenge and show solidarity with Ethiopia.
The committee has also revealed that Ethiopia will host various events to engage the Home Comers in the reconstruction process and peaceful protests against unnecessary external pressures on the country.
The Ethiopian Airlines, Ethio-telecom , private and government-owned hotels and other service providing institutions have already announced discounts on their services to make the challenge attractive to all.
The Great Ethiopian Homecoming Challenge aims to draw one Million people home ahead of the upcoming Christmas holiday.
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