Hailemariam: Gov't gives prime attention to job creation

Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn said the government has attached prime attention to the establishment of centers that would help promote job creation in technical and vocational education and training institutes as well as universities.

Speaking at the 3rd nationwide award ceremony for top researchers, students and innovators on Tuesday, Hailemariam said the government has given due attention to job creation as it is a factor to decide the future of the country.

The Premier said the award would help encourage students to study science and mathematics and instructors to give prime attention to those fields of study.

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Science and Technology Minister, Dessie Dalke for his part said a national science and technology council is set up to monitor the country's science, technology and innovation policy and strategy.

The Minister said members of the council, which is headed by high level government officials, are drawn from higher learning institutions, manufacturing and service providing organizations and prominent figures, among others.

This shows the prime attention the government has given to the development of science and technology, he added.

On the occasion, more than 200 students, instructors, researchers and innovators, among others, received awards. Some 39 of the awardees are females.