Adwa Victory Memorial a living African pride, independence: Chad’s PM

Addis Ababa, February 19, 2024 (FBC) – The Prime Minister of Chad, Succès Masra said that the recently inaugurated Adwa Victory Memorial in Addis Ababa is a living African pride, independence and glory.

Leaders and ministers of various countries visited the Adwa Victory Memorial on the margin of the 37th AU Ordinary Summit held in Addis Ababa.

The Adwa Victory Memorial provides major historical statues of pertinent individuals like Emperor Menelik II, Empress Taytu Betul, and army generals who spearheaded Ethiopia’s victory in the battle.

It depicts significant historical facts like the spirit of pan-Africanism and the black peoples’ fight for freedom, which were sparked following Adwa’s victory.

The Prime Minister of Chad Succès Masra, who was among the visiting dignitaries today, said the grand memorial is an asset for all Africans, expressing gratitude to the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed and the people of the country for making this a reality.

“As prime minister of Chad, I think I would like to thank the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and people of the country for making sure that this Ethiopian and African spirit for freedom is alive so that every African can come here and go back with a lot of pride and knowing it would be possible to be free and should remain free so that we will be able to handle our future.”

He also urged all Africans to further strengthen their unity to ensure their freedom in all aspects.

“As an African I really feel honored and proud to come here and see that there is this Africa that we don’t talk a lot of. I think this is a time for all Africans to remember that here in Ethiopia, here in Africa some from day one were free in their mindset, in their battle and they remain free.”

The prime minister has also commended Ethiopia for its principle of humanity that its people had demonstrated during the battle of Adwa which is a great lesson to humanity, ENA reported.

“Ethiopia has shown us not only hospitality but the humanity. Because as we can see from the pictures here (in the memorial museum), Ethiopians had returned Italian soldiers captured during the battle which demonstrates the fact that the intention of Ethiopians was not just to kill but to make sure that their country is protected. This is a great lesson of humanity.”