Ethiopia’s Deputy PM Emphasizes Importance Education System in Africa that Equips Young Generation

Addis Ababa, April 28, 2025 (ENA)—Africa deserves to have an education system that equips the young generation for challenges and opportunities of the dynamic world, Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh remarked.

Innovation Africa 2025 of African ministerial summit for education, ICT and Skills, a pivotal gathering dedicated to transforming education across the African continent, is taking place in Addis Ababa.

 A three-day summit, themed: "Educate and Skill Africa for the 21st Century" brought together delegations including ministers and professionals from across the continent.

In his opening remarks, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh said that the summit is a landmark event to future Africa’s education and accelerate digital transformation.

 Emphasizing collaboration among Africans to face immense challenges, the Deputy Prime Minister pointed out that Africa stands at the age of—possibility, hopes, opportunities and innovation that are seen in any corner of the continent.

 

 Acknowledging great nations have risen to greatness on the strength of an educated and empowered citizenry, Deputy PM Temesgen underlined that Africa deserves an education system that equips young generations for the world ahead to exploit every chance to thrive in the global knowledge economy.

 “Education is the key game changer; the silver bullet against inequality. Africa is young; the next generation is coming fast and they deserve a system that equips them for the world ahead that starts with respected, empowered and trained teachers with students given every chance to thrive in the global knowledge economy,” he elaborated.

 In this respect, Temesgen stated that Africa, in its history, is witnessing the largest investment in education and ICT infrastructure.

And he underscored Ethiopia is proud to be part of the movement.

 “Here in Ethiopia, education and skill development are front and center. We know the road is long but we are walking it with intent.

We are building new schools, better infrastructures and stronger digital networks. We are investing in innovation, human capital and the jobs of tomorrow,” Temesgen further explained.

 On his part, Education Minister of Ethiopia, Prof. Berhanu Nega said this time is a critical juncture not only for Africa but the world at large.

 

Berhanu pointed out that the future of Africa is very much dependent upon the degree by which the youth is prepared with knowledge, critical thinking and skills so as to face the upcoming turmoil and beyond. 

 For him, more than any time, education, skills and technology should not be considered as a normal period.

“It is a very important period in our history and we as Africans are not going to sit down and take nature its own course. This is, I think, we have to be absolutely conscious that our intentional engagement in not living the same old history but charting our new course for the future is what is really at stake.”

Innovation Africa 2025 of African ministerial summit for education, a vital platform anticipated to build stronger partnerships, and share transformative ideas. It commits nations themselves to tangible outcomes that will shape the future of education in Africa.