Addis October 5/2018 The recently appointed Ethiopian women ministers said women are capable of leading high offices and have natural gift to bring harmony among the society.

Responding to questions posed by journalists, Women and Children’s Affairs Minister Yalem Tsegay said “women can assume leadership position at any level.”

She stated that qualified women must get chance in leadership to tap the huge human resource in the country.

Women across the country could play indispensible role in sustaining lasting peace and bringing inclusive national development, Yalem stressed.

Asked if the women ministers are capable of handling the job they are given, Peace Minister Muferyat Kamil said “this question is stereotypical. Nobody gave us the positions. This is not a gift but appointment that we deserve. Our experiences and efforts qualified us for the positions.”

Through empowering women across the nation, sustained peace and inclusive development can be ensured, she added.

Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed said on her part women can play prominent role in resolving conflicts and bringing lasting peace and development to the country.

Ministry of Defense is working in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the relevant government organs to bring lasting peace in institutions of higher learning across the nation, she pointed out.

Trade and Industry Minister Fetlework Gebrezgabiher stated that women can bring change at any level of political and economic leadership, including premiership.

She said women need to take advantage of the reform program which enlisted women in key positions. “My ministry will work to empower women and bring them to the front line in the sectors I lead.”

Many women now hold key positions in government and play important role in parliament.

Source ፡ENA