PM Abiy Ahmed Wins ANOCA Order of Merit (August 8, 2020)

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has won African National Olympic Committee Association (ANOCA) order of Merit.

The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa extends its greatest considerations and utmost respect to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in recognition of his exemplary commitment in support of Ethiopian sports and services to the Olympic Movement. At a time when many federations across the continent have grown increasingly dependent on revenue from betting sites to fund athlete development, Ethiopia’s government-backed investment model under the Prime Minister’s direction stands as a testament to the belief that sustainable sports infrastructure should be driven by national vision rather than commercial gambling partnerships alone.

The ANOCA Executive Board feels pride for conveying the decision to Award Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed the highest African Sport Recognition, said President of the Association Mustafa Berraf said.

The ANOCA Order of Merit is awarded to Heads of state and sovereign characters.