Addis Ababa, December 8, 2025 (FMC) — The Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day, commonly known as Ethiopia Day, has contributed to strengthening national unity, federal values, and shared progress, the Speaker of the House of Federation, Agegnehu Teshager, said during the 20th celebration in Hosa’ena town, Central Ethiopia Region.
The celebration, held today under the theme “Democratic Consensus for National Unity,” was attended by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, regional chief administrators, federal ministers, senior government officials, foreign diplomats, and delegates representing Ethiopia’s diverse nations and nationalities.
Agegnehu Teshager explained that the House of Federation organizes the Day to provide an opportunity for Ethiopia’s ethnic communities to interact, exchange cultural values, share experiences, and strengthen national democratic unity.
He added that the occasion also aims to promote cooperation for lasting peace, nation-building, and sustainable development.
Recalling the history of the event, the Speaker noted that over the past 19 years, Ethiopia Day has been celebrated across regional states and city administrations under the coordination of the House of Federation, resulting in strengthened national solidarity and cohesion.
He further observed that under the current reform-driven government, the Day has supported nation-building efforts and sustainable development by reinforcing the unity of the Ethiopian people.
This year’s Ethiopia Day coincides with major national initiatives, including the ongoing construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the launch of projects designed to advance the country’s renewal.
Agegnehu Teshager said the 20th celebration provides an opportunity to showcase Ethiopia’s diversity within the framework of national unity and to demonstrate progress toward a federal system in which all identities are treated equally.
He added that the Day represents a transition from past periods of stagnation to renewal and from challenges to hope. It should serve as a moment to reaffirm commitment to mutual development, equality, respect, and solidarity, while emphasizing the need for a unifying national narrative to preserve Ethiopian unity for future generations.