The Ministry has officially confirmed the change to Agame University. This success reflects the deep value we place on preserving our cultural heritage and reclaiming the history of our people. I am deeply appreciative of the 359 people who took the time to contribute to this outcome.
May 17, 2020
Final supporters
To:
Ministry of Education
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
CC:
Adigrat University
Regional State of Tigray, Ethiopia
We, concerned Ethiopians from every corner of Tigray and Ethiopia (Not just from Adigrat/Agame surroundings), are signing this petition to pledge your esteemed office to consider the amendment of the official name of one of the 33 universities administered by your minister office, i.e. "Adigrat University", to "Agame University".
We hereby presented some of our justifications for making this call.
1) Agame is more relevant and inclusive than Adigrat. Adigrat is only a town of small population; Agame includes a vast land and people characterized by hard working entrepreneurs and a wonderful culture.
3) Some people do not even know Agame was a name of one of the Awrajas in the old Tigray province. For some people, Agame represents the whole of Tigray.
4) Some people attach the word Agame with a wrong connotation with or without knowing. Meanwhile, we want the message clearly be delivered to those who misuse or have misguided conceptions about Agame. One way of doing so is, we thought, by proudly using the name even in trade marking big institutions such as a university.
We greatly aspire that your esteemed office will hear our voice and take the necessary action to make "Agame University" an official name.
We thank you in advance !!!
Updates
April 23, 2020
Reaching 250 signatures serves as a quiet reminder of how many people value the preservation of our cultural history. This milestone encourages me to keep pressing for a name that reflects the breadth and identity of our region.
Reached 250 supporters
April 21, 2020
April 20, 2020
The steady growth of this petition shows how many of you value the preservation of our cultural heritage. We are nearing two hundred and fifty signatures and reaching that mark will provide the momentum needed to get our message directly before the Ministry of Education. Please take a moment today to forward this link to those who appreciate the historical significance of the Agame name.
Reached 100 supporters
January 4, 2015
January 3, 2015
Reaching our first one hundred signatures will provide a strong foundation as we prepare to present this proposal to the Ministry. Please take a moment to send the petition link directly to three colleagues or friends who value the preservation of our cultural heritage.
361 Comments
Yes, Agame is much more inclusive, accommodative & pioneer of Ethiopian modern civilizations with vast historical , cultural, socio-economical & political significance since the D'mt Kingdom which laid the foundation to the Aksumite Kingdom using the Adulis port of that time.
ofcourse we have to love the name Agame because we understand the meaning that reflects , Agam is a name of tree with a needle in it and the name given to that area or former Awuraja is meant to be a needle to it's enemy and it is true,the place of Hero Sibagadis I love the name Agame.
I believe the name Agame University has more benefits than Adigrat university in that it is not only a name, but also sends the message that Agame is not an insult, but a proud region and and an identity of proud people. To kill two birds with one stone is a gain.
no no ........the word Agame University has a sense of localities. I think the word Agame could not represent even people in Eastern tigray. the people around Hawze do have their own cultural name like that of people around Adigrat. The same is true for the people around wkro to which the university is established.
Adigrat University is beautiful however Agame University will be Historical, Current & Representative of who we are a community. It is our collective name. We would like to remain so.
Agame
Adigrat must be changed to AGAME univ.
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The Ministry has officially confirmed the change to Agame University. This success reflects the deep value we place on preserving our cultural heritage and reclaiming the history of our people. I am deeply appreciative of the 359 people who took the time to contribute to this outcome.
May 17, 2020
Final supporters
To:
Ministry of Education
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
CC:
Adigrat University
Regional State of Tigray, Ethiopia
We, concerned Ethiopians from every corner of Tigray and Ethiopia (Not just from Adigrat/Agame surroundings), are signing this petition to pledge your esteemed office to consider the amendment of the official name of one of the 33 universities administered by your minister office, i.e. "Adigrat University", to "Agame University".
We hereby presented some of our justifications for making this call.
1) Agame is more relevant and inclusive than Adigrat. Adigrat is only a town of small population; Agame includes a vast land and people characterized by hard working entrepreneurs and a wonderful culture.
3) Some people do not even know Agame was a name of one of the Awrajas in the old Tigray province. For some people, Agame represents the whole of Tigray.
4) Some people attach the word Agame with a wrong connotation with or without knowing. Meanwhile, we want the message clearly be delivered to those who misuse or have misguided conceptions about Agame. One way of doing so is, we thought, by proudly using the name even in trade marking big institutions such as a university.
We greatly aspire that your esteemed office will hear our voice and take the necessary action to make "Agame University" an official name.
We thank you in advance !!!
Updates
April 23, 2020
Reaching 250 signatures serves as a quiet reminder of how many people value the preservation of our cultural history. This milestone encourages me to keep pressing for a name that reflects the breadth and identity of our region.
Reached 250 supporters
April 21, 2020
April 20, 2020
The steady growth of this petition shows how many of you value the preservation of our cultural heritage. We are nearing two hundred and fifty signatures and reaching that mark will provide the momentum needed to get our message directly before the Ministry of Education. Please take a moment today to forward this link to those who appreciate the historical significance of the Agame name.
Reached 100 supporters
January 4, 2015
January 3, 2015
Reaching our first one hundred signatures will provide a strong foundation as we prepare to present this proposal to the Ministry. Please take a moment to send the petition link directly to three colleagues or friends who value the preservation of our cultural heritage.
361 Comments
Agame is how we describe our selves, with great culture and traditions. Generous, open mined, organized to self help in economic and social by tradition such as Equib, Sewasembet, Mesmeya, and religious institutions organized by Mehebia are the fabrics of Agame which should nurture and integrated to the 21 century.
Yes, Agame is much more inclusive, accommodative & pioneer of Ethiopian modern civilizations with vast historical , cultural, socio-economical & political significance since the D'mt Kingdom which laid the foundation to the Aksumite Kingdom using the Adulis port of that time.
ofcourse we have to love the name Agame because we understand the meaning that reflects , Agam is a name of tree with a needle in it and the name given to that area or former Awuraja is meant to be a needle to it's enemy and it is true,the place of Hero Sibagadis I love the name Agame.
I believe the name Agame University has more benefits than Adigrat university in that it is not only a name, but also sends the message that Agame is not an insult, but a proud region and and an identity of proud people. To kill two birds with one stone is a gain.
no no ........the word Agame University has a sense of localities. I think the word Agame could not represent even people in Eastern tigray. the people around Hawze do have their own cultural name like that of people around Adigrat. The same is true for the people around wkro to which the university is established.
Adigrat University is beautiful however Agame University will be Historical, Current & Representative of who we are a community. It is our collective name. We would like to remain so.
Agame
Adigrat must be changed to AGAME univ.
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Agame is how we describe our selves, with great culture and traditions. Generous, open mined, organized to self help in economic and social by tradition such as Equib, Sewasembet, Mesmeya, and religious institutions organized by Mehebia are the fabrics of Agame which should nurture and integrated to the 21 century.