AMN PLUS-November 12, 2026
The annual celebration of Ethiopia’s Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day has created significant national capacity to foster a shared national identity, the House of Federation of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) has announced.
The House of Federation stated that preparations are nearing completion for the colorful celebration of the 21st Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day.
According to Deputy Speaker of the House of Federation, Desta Ledamo, the 21st Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day will be celebrated in grand style in Jimma City, Oromia Regional State, under the theme “A Civilized Ethiopia, Enriched by Diversity and Strengthened through Dialogue.” The event is being organized by the House of Federation, with the Oromia Regional State serving as host. He noted that various preparatory activities are nearing completion to ensure the successful celebration of the event.
Desta further explained that the celebration aims to strengthen a shared national identity and contribute to realizing a prosperous Ethiopia. He added that it also provides an important platform for nations, nationalities and peoples to get to know one another better and strengthen their relationships.
Ethiopia’s Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day has been celebrated annually on December 9 for the past 20 years, under the coordination of the FDRE House of Federation and with different regional states and city administrations taking turns to host the event. Throughout these years, the celebration has primarily aimed to consolidate national unity and strengthen Ethiopia’s multinational unity.
The celebrations held over the past years have played a significant role in bringing nations, nationalities and peoples closer together and strengthening their longstanding spirit of coexistence. They have also helped raise public awareness of the Constitution and the federal system, while promoting the tourist destinations and untapped natural resources of regional states.
By Leta Teresa