Rear Admiral Nasir Abadga with members of Ethiopian navy. Photo: ENDFAddis Abeba – Rear Admiral Nasir Abadga, a representative of the Ethiopian Naval Force Chief Commander, said that members of the navy have been carrying out the mission assigned to them “at any place and time” and are playing a major role in strengthening Ethiopia’s “honor by taking countermeasures against anti-peace forces.”The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) quoted Rear Admiral Nasir as saying that the navy and army members “are more prepared than usual for any mission.”He further said that Ethiopia’s defense forces are “a force of peace” who live with the people and “give their lives for the peace of the country and its people”. Building a strong navy by adapting to new military technologies as required by the time and is “a continuous task.”Rear Admiral Nasir further highlighted that by strengthening Ethiopia’s “internal unity” and by using “military and scientific knowledge to build a modern, professional army that can be integrated with the times”, the navy should work together to bring about a tangible change that can increase “the current fighting capacity” of the country. Although Ethiopia is still a landlocked country, it has been organizing a navy force for the past five years. In June last year, Ethiopia has graduated several members trained in various professional fields, including in Navigation, Engineering, Electricity, Communication and Armament Department for two years.

Source: Ethiopian News February 22, 2024 15:02 UTC