Peace Forum Held in Oda Bultum University
OBU April 15,2019
Oda Bultum University students in collaboration with the University administration held a peace forum on April 13,2019G.C. On the official launching ceremony of the peace forum Dr Yekin Ahmed ,Academic and Research Vice President of Oda Bultum University, appreciated the students and whole community in general for their commitment in sustaining peace and security in the campus.
Ato Fresenbet Wondosen,from Federal Ministry of Peace, stated in his panel presentation Peace isn’t only absence of war but simultaneous presence of many desirable state of mind and society such as harmony, justice, equity and so on. However, Ato Fresenbet noted it could be achieved only by establishment of non-exploitative social structure and a determination to work towards that goal. He further noted that government has already started to build such social structure. Yet, that complex mission could not be accomplished unless higher institution like Oda Bultum University and the community at large participate actively. He added Of course the University and Hararghe community are playing their own part. He to appreciate exemplary work the University and the community did on the behalf of Ministry of Peace.
The panel presentation was followed by different questions and comments raised by participants. Then panelist addressed the questions and comments raised .Finally after prizes have been awarded to different individuals for their extraordinary efforts to carry out their respective task duty, the peace forum was concluded by elders blessing.
by Fekadu Erko