Addis Ababa, July 05, 2021 (Walta) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expressed his condolence over the death of renowned Ethiopian philanthropist Abebech Gobena.
“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Abebech Gobena who has been Ethiopia’s icon of compassion,” Abiy said.
Abiy said, “ my heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and the many whose lives she impacted.”
Furhermore, Addis Ababa City Administration, Deputy Mayor Adanech Abebie said “I would like to express my deepest condolences for the death of Abebech Gobena, our role model and the mother of many.”
“On behalf of myself and the city administration, I would like to state that the good work that she had started will not stop for a moment,” Adanech added
Her heroic and virtuous deeds are beyond the grave and will always be praised, and remembered, the deputy mayor said.
Oromia Regional State President Shimalis Abdissa also expressed his condolence over the death of Abebech Gobena.
The officials wished comfort to her children, friends, and people of the country.
Abebech Gobena passed away yesterday morning at St. Paul Hospital while receiving COVID-19 treatment.
Many know her as the Mother Teresa of Africa, Abebech, was the founder of Abebech Gobena Children’s Care and Development Association, the biggest orphanage in Ethiopia that has changed the lives of over 1.5 million children.