Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa city, Ethiopia’s capital, has shared its experience and best practices in early childhood development with a Nigerian delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, showcasing initiatives designed to support children’s development from their earliest years.
The exchange focused on the city’s Early Years Development Programme, through which the Addis Ababa City Administration has expanded child-focused services and facilities as part of its commitment to nurturing a “Generation of Medemer.”
During the visit, the Nigerian delegation toured neighbourhood playgrounds, childcare centres, preschools, health service facilities and parental guidance centres established under the programme.
Mayor Adanech Abebe said the city had undertaken impactful initiatives to ensure children have access to balanced nutrition, healthcare, education and safe recreational spaces, recognising that investment in children lays the foundation for the future.
She noted that Addis Ababa had undergone significant transformation over the past five years, with particular attention given to programmes benefiting children and adolescents.
The visit provided an opportunity for both sides to exchange practical experience and learn from their respective approaches to early childhood development, highlighting the potential for cooperation between Ethiopia and Nigeria in advancing child well-being and human development.