Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called on Ethiopians to make history by planting 600 million tree seedlings next week and break their own previous planting record.The premier shared on social media that: 'On 23rd August 2024, let's make our legacy by planting 600 million saplings overnight.'The Prime Minister also urged the public to put their legacy across Ethiopia with a unified spirit, he said, adding that 'when we come together, we can achieve more.'Accordingly, Abiy said adults and teenagers would demonstrate their love for the country by planting 20 and 10 trees respectively. Let's ensure our gift to the next generation is placed in the right spot, he added.Ethiopia has actively embarked on extensive tree planting over the past five years, having planted a remarkable number of seedlings so far.Pursuant to the country's ambitious plan of planting 50 billion trees, Ethiopia is anticipated to plant 7.5 billion trees this year, it was indicated.Source : Ethiopian News Agency
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