የመስኖና ቆላማ አካባቢ ሚኒስትር

Message from the Minister

Ethiopia stands at the forefront of a transformative journey, one that seeks to secure our nation’s food sovereignty and achieve self-sufficiency. The establishment of the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (MILLs) signals a bold step forward in our pursuit of these noble objectives.In Ethiopia, agriculture is the backbone of our economy. However, the potential for optimizing irrigation remains largely untapped, with less than 10% of arable land currently benefiting from such systems. Recognizing the critical importance of these sector, the Ministry of Irrigation and Lowlands (MILLs) has undertaken an ambitious mission to implement innovative, efficient, and sustainable irrigation systems that will revolutionize our agricultural landscape.In addition to enhancing irrigation, developing Ethiopia’s lowlands is one of our top priorities. By implementing targeted development strategies, we can unlock the productivity of lowlands, ensuring they contribute significantly to our national food security and economic resilience.Our ministry is dedicated to fostering innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Together, we can transform Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, ensuring a prosperous future for all. As we move forward, I would like to invite our governmental counterparts, the private sector, and development partners to join us in these transformative efforts to achieve food sovereignty, and lowland development while advancing several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Together, let us stride towards a future where every Ethiopian can blossom and thrive.

H.E. Abraham Belay Berhe (PhD)Minister of Irrigation and LowlandsFederal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia