Students' Summer Work Program in Central Region
Mr. Efrem Teklu, head of the students' summer work program for development, indicated that since the program began on 7 July, approximately 14,000 terraces have been constructed, around 36,000 holes have been prepared for planting tree seedlings, and over 15,000 trees have been cultivated.
He also stated that 95% of the program participants are engaged in water and soil conservation, while the remaining 5% are involved in traffic safety, documentation, and other activities.
The students' summer work program will continue until 16 August.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Information, Eritrea.
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