I was shocked and heart broken when I read the news report about the death of the great Ethiopian scientist Dr. Kitaw Ejigu on January 12, 2006. May God Bless his soul and my condolences to his family and loved ones.
Dr. Ejigu was not only a scientist but also an individual who was passionate about his motherland Ethiopia that he helped found the Ethiopian National United Front (ENUF) in order to contribute his share towards building democracy and democratic institutions in Ethiopia. He is also credited in helping Ethiopian students who fled in fear of the brutal Woyane regime atrocities.
It is sad that our Ethiopia could not take advantage of such great intellectual for the betterment of the society. It is unknown how many scholars are currently residing abroad and investing their brain power in a foreign nation but I would guess that it is more than the ones living in the country.
Let me take this opportunity to wish that one day all diaspora intellectuals would return back home and contribute in reviving that countries economy and provide solutions to most if not all of its social, and political problems. I also hope that God will Bless us with a government that strives to improve our social well-being and one that will protect national identity, pride and integrity.
Let us pray that our wishes will come true.
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very sad indeed!
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