INAUGURATION OF THE SHOA SUGAR FACTORY
.....The establishment of industries is
vital to the development of a nation and to the improvement of the standard of
living of its people…..
….. As We open this second sugar factory in
Wonji, it gives Us great pleasure in witnessing the expansion of its activities
the contribution of which in making Ethiopia self-sufficient in the supply of
sugar is recognized.
Those who have been the promoters and pioneers
of this great enterprise can derive pride from the fact that they have shown
the way, and proved to the world that work in Ethiopia can be most rewarding.
When the first Wonji plantation and factory was
started, Ethiopia used to import all her sugar requirements from abroad. Today,
she has not only reached the stage of self-sufficiency in sugar, but she has
even started to export this product to neighbouring countries. This is a great
step forward.
The establishment of industries is vital to the
development of a nation and to the improvement of the standard of living of its
people. For this reason We wish to assure all those investors who come to Our
country to establish industries, that, not only are Our doors open to them but
Our constant assistance and co-operation are always available.
During Our recent visit to
Awassa We were gratified to witness, the sunflower, pepper, tobacco and other
plantations of that district established under the auspices of the Ministry of
National Community Development. Our pleasure has been doubled to note the
tremendous achievement made in the execution of that project which shall
contribute to the improvement of the general welfare within a short span of
time.
The work here at Wonji has
been a vital factor in the economic development of this region. The benefit of
Wonji has gone well beyond those who are employed by the organization, and has
indirectly contributed to the improvement of the general living conditions of
the surroundings as a whole.
In opening this Shoa factory
today We wish to express Our appreciation to all those who have made Wonji a
reality.
Our gratitude goes first and
foremost to Her Majesty the Queen of the Netherlands and to Her Royal Consort
who have always shown keen interest in economic relations between Our two
countries.
We also thank the Managers and
staff of H. V. A. both here and in the Netherlands, for their work and devotion.
We wish to assure them of Our constant support and interest in the future.
We pray that Almighty God may
in His Mercy bless this enterprise and all those who strive to maintain and
strengthen its foundations.
Nov. 10, 1962
Selected Speeches of His
Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie - page 530 -
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| Ethiopian Sugar cane |
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| Sugar cane near Wondo Genet, Ethiopia |
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