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President Girma Wolde-giorgis awarded 19 different associations and woredas including the national defense force and media outlets for their outstanding contribution made for the preservation of the environment in Oromia State.

The associations, kebeles and woredas, as well as media organizations were awarded certificates and trophies at a ceremony held here on Sunday at the Millennium Hall.

After handing over the certificates and trophies, President Girma said preserving natural resources is the only option to make Ethiopia one of the middle income economies in the world.

He said the Oromia State Government has been exerting maximum effort to preserve the environment.

President Girma said the state government has been actively engaged in forestry development, soil and water conservation, as well river basin development among others.

(ENA)