{"id":5237,"date":"2026-10-09T10:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/?p=5237"},"modified":"2026-10-09T10:12:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:12:22","slug":"addis-ababa-shares-early-childhood-development-success-with-nigerian-vice-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/addis-ababa-shares-early-childhood-development-success-with-nigerian-vice-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Addis Ababa Shares Early Childhood Development Success with Nigerian Vice President"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/839000124_1436071958720318_4383365144374244618_n-1024x695.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/839000124_1436071958720318_4383365144374244618_n-1024x695.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/839000124_1436071958720318_4383365144374244618_n-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/839000124_1436071958720318_4383365144374244618_n-1536x1042.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/839000124_1436071958720318_4383365144374244618_n-767x520.png 767w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/839000124_1436071958720318_4383365144374244618_n.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AMN Plus \u2013 October 9, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has shared the city\u2019s achievements and experiences in early childhood development with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation during their visit to the Ethiopian capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a message posted on her official social media account, the mayor said the delegation visited neighborhood playgrounds, childcare centers, kindergartens, health facilities, and counseling centers serving parents and caregivers. The facilities are part of the city\u2019s efforts to nurture a \u201cMedemer Generation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visit provided an opportunity to exchange experiences and best practices in early childhood development, highlighting Addis Ababa\u2019s efforts to place children\u2019s well-being at the center of its development agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cOur development agenda goes beyond infrastructure investment. We place people at the center of our efforts, with particular emphasis on children\u2019s growth, well-being, and happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investing in early childhood development is not merely a social responsibility; it is a strategic investment in building a capable, healthy, and responsible future generation,\u201d Mayor Adanech stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"689\" src=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/840621734_1048935858197696_9095253440623812337_n-1024x689.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/840621734_1048935858197696_9095253440623812337_n-1024x689.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/840621734_1048935858197696_9095253440623812337_n-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/840621734_1048935858197696_9095253440623812337_n-767x516.png 767w, https:\/\/www.amn.gov.et\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/10\/840621734_1048935858197696_9095253440623812337_n.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She noted that since the launch of the program, the number of children\u2019s playgrounds in Addis Ababa has increased from 11 to 6,000 within three years, while childcare centers have grown from 20 to 1,200, significantly expanding access to essential services for children and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The mayor also reported a substantial reduction in developmental delays among children, saying the prevalence had declined from 13.5% to one-fifth of its previous level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are committed to making Addis Ababa one of Africa\u2019s leading child-friendly cities, where every child has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive,\u201d she said, adding that investing in children today is essential to building a better Ethiopia tomorrow. \u201cNurturing a better generation remains at the heart of everything we do,\u201d the mayor stated.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AMN Plus \u2013 October 9, 2026 Addis Ababa Mayor Adanech Abiebie has shared the city\u2019s achievements and experiences in early childhood development with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima and his delegation during their visit to the Ethiopian capital. 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