Ethiopian PM trains ministers in military drills
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said armed forces discipline can help build stronger leaders and advance the country's development.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has put his cabinet ministers and other senior government officials through military training at the Hurso military training centre on October 31.
Photos shared by the prime minister show him taking part in exercises alongside ministers, deputy ministers and heads of government institutions, including Speaker of the House of Federation Muferiat Kamil, Finance Minister Fitsum Assefa and Health Minister Mekdes Daba.
Abiy stated that Ethiopia's ambition for universal prosperity requires leadership to be physically fit, morally strong and intellectually capable, adding that military institutions offer valuable lessons in discipline, patriotism, teamwork, accountability and leadership.
Why it mattersSenior government officials, including ministers, are undergoing military training to foster discipline and leadership skills.