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| Haile Selassie the First - November 10, 1962 |
... As We open this second sugar factory in Wonji, it gives Us great
pleasure in witnessing the expansion of its activities the contribution of
which in making Ethiopia self-sufficient in the supply of sugar is
recognized.
Those who have been the promoters and pioneers of this great enterprise
can derive pride from the fact that they have shown the way, and proved
to the world that work in Ethiopia can be most rewarding.
When the first Wonji plantation and factory was started, Ethiopia used to
import all her sugar requirements from abroad. Today, she has not only
reached the stage of self-sufficiency in sugar, but she has even started to
export this product to neighbouring countries. This is a great step
forward.
The establishment of industries is vital to the development of a nation and
to the improvement of the standard of living of its people. For this reason
We wish to assure all those investors who come to Our country to
establish industries, that, not only are Our doors open to them but Our
constant assistance and co-operation are always available.
During Our recent visit to Awassa We were gratified to witness, the
sunflower, pepper, tobacco and other plantations of that district
established under the auspices of the Ministry of National Communty
Development. Our pleasure has been doubled to note the tremendous
achievement made in the execution of that project which shall contribute
to the improvement of the general welfare within a short span of time.
The work here at Wonji has been a vital factor in the economic
development of this region. The benefit of Wonji has gone well beyond
thse who are employed by the organization, and has indirectly contributed
to the improvement of the general living conditions of the surroundings as
a whole.
In opening this Shoa factory today We wish to express Our appreciation
to all those who have made Wonji a reality.
Our gratitude goes first and foremost to Her Majesty the Queen of the
Netherlands and to Her Royal Consort who have always shown keen
interest in economic relations between Our two countries.
We also thank the Managers and staff of H.V.A. both here and in the
Netherlands, for their work and devotion. We wish to assure them of Our
constant support and interest in the future.
We pray that Almighty God may in His Mercy bless this enterprise and all
those who strive to maintain and strengthen its foundations.
pleasure in witnessing the expansion of its activities the contribution of
which in making Ethiopia self-sufficient in the supply of sugar is
recognized.
Those who have been the promoters and pioneers of this great enterprise
can derive pride from the fact that they have shown the way, and proved
to the world that work in Ethiopia can be most rewarding.
When the first Wonji plantation and factory was started, Ethiopia used to
import all her sugar requirements from abroad. Today, she has not only
reached the stage of self-sufficiency in sugar, but she has even started to
export this product to neighbouring countries. This is a great step
forward.
The establishment of industries is vital to the development of a nation and
to the improvement of the standard of living of its people. For this reason
We wish to assure all those investors who come to Our country to
establish industries, that, not only are Our doors open to them but Our
constant assistance and co-operation are always available.
During Our recent visit to Awassa We were gratified to witness, the
sunflower, pepper, tobacco and other plantations of that district
established under the auspices of the Ministry of National Communty
Development. Our pleasure has been doubled to note the tremendous
achievement made in the execution of that project which shall contribute
to the improvement of the general welfare within a short span of time.
The work here at Wonji has been a vital factor in the economic
development of this region. The benefit of Wonji has gone well beyond
thse who are employed by the organization, and has indirectly contributed
to the improvement of the general living conditions of the surroundings as
a whole.
In opening this Shoa factory today We wish to express Our appreciation
to all those who have made Wonji a reality.
Our gratitude goes first and foremost to Her Majesty the Queen of the
Netherlands and to Her Royal Consort who have always shown keen
interest in economic relations between Our two countries.
We also thank the Managers and staff of H.V.A. both here and in the
Netherlands, for their work and devotion. We wish to assure them of Our
constant support and interest in the future.
We pray that Almighty God may in His Mercy bless this enterprise and all
those who strive to maintain and strengthen its foundations.
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| Chapter X |
| Shoa Sugar Factory - Inauguration Nov. 10, 1962 |
| Industrial Development |
| ... The establishment of industries is vital to the development of a nation and to the improvement of the standard of living of its people.... |