Asmara, 27 February 2025 – A seminar focusing on the progress of education in Eritrea was held for Eritrean nationals in the UK on 22 February in London. The seminar was organized in connection with the 35th anniversary of the Fenkil Operation.
Mr. Saleh Abdella, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the UK and Northern Ireland, described the Fenkil Operation—an event that paved the way for Eritrea’s total independence—as a spectacular operation with a special place and deep significance in Eritrean history.
Mr. Saleh also expressed hope that the financial contributions pledged by Eritrean nationals in the UK and Northern Ireland for the construction of schools in Eritrea would be realized in a short period.
Mr. Tewolde Yohannes, Head of Public and Community Affairs, provided a detailed briefing on the development of Eritrea’s education sector. He highlighted the substantial investment made by the Eritrean people and Government, which has yielded encouraging results. Mr. Tewolde called for enhanced contributions and greater participation from the Eritrean Diaspora.
Mr. Ahmed Mahmud, Chairman of the Eritrean Committee in the UK, emphasized that ensuring access to quality education should not be the sole responsibility of the Government. He urged every Eritrean national to play their part in strengthening the education system.
The participants, acknowledging their role in the expansion of educational facilities and the improvement of education quality, contributed £70,000 toward the construction of a school in Tio, Southern Red Sea Region.
At the seminar, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the UK and Northern Ireland, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, provided an extensive briefing on the current situation in Eritrea and regional developments.
In related news, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy, Mr. Fesshatsion Petros, conducted a seminar for representatives of 16 branches of the Eritrean community in Italy. During the seminar, Ambassador Fesshatsion provided an extensive briefing on the current situation in the homeland and regional developments.