Universities in Amhara, Oromia and SNNPR donated an estimated 8 million birr to the campaign.

 

Universities in Amhara, Oromia and SNNPR donated an estimated 8 million birr to the campaign.

continues to support the survival campaign. Eight universities have shown their partnership under the coordination of Jimma University. They also provided various support worth 8 million birr. Bonga, Jimma, Welkite, Metu, Wachamo, Welega and Werabe Universities, including Debre Tabor University, provided support. 

The institutions provided medical supplies, various medicines and food grains to strengthen the Debark Hospital, which has been providing significant services during its existence. Representatives of other universities, including the presidents of Bonga Wolkite and Werabe University, were also present to deliver the support. Jimma University President Jamal Abafita (Dr.) said, "We Ethiopians are here to show our solidarity with our people who are facing a war of existence.

" He also said that universities are contributing to the survival campaign. Dr. Jamal said institutions and universities in the areas where the struggle for survival is taking place have a dual responsibility to prevent the damage caused by the war and to provide professional support. He said the issue will not be left to local universities alone. 

Dr. Jamal said the support will help universities and hospitals to do their best for the survival campaign. The partnership support of the universities has established a partnership beyond the regional university organization; He said this shows that they have come together for national purposes in a way that strengthens Ethiopian unity.

 Dr. Jamal said the support will strengthen people-to-people unity beyond institutional partnership and will inspire other universities, governmental and non-governmental organizations to support and cooperate.

 In his message, the President said, "Unless the security of all of us is guaranteed everywhere, the security of each and every one of us will not be guaranteed. Let's work together to reverse the threat to our very existence." He thanked the universities of Debark, Gondar and Bahir Dar, as well as the local community for their hospitality, love and care. 

The presidents and representatives of other universities also said that foreign enemies and internal gangs are challenging the sovereignty of the country in a coordinated and readable manner. 

He recalled that the Ethiopian people have a history of defending and upholding the sovereignty and dignity of the country, both internally and externally. At the same time, he said, the people are struggling to survive. He noted that the support provided by the universities was part of the same story. He conveyed the message that every Ethiopian should do his part as he is a role model for Africa and an international force that can withstand international pressure.