Thread by @BeqaYiakl

Today’s #Yiakl #SundaySpotlight goes out to Ismael Gabayta in acknowledgement of his consistent professional contribution to media work and relentless advocacy for human rights and justice in Eritrea.

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Ismael was born and raised in Badda, where he completed his elementary school. He left for Saudi Arabia at a young age where he completed his intermediate and high school studies. He also has a university degree in Administration Science.
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Since 1980, he actively participated in the Eritrean Mass Movement (hafash Wedibat) doing his part as part of the greater movement in the struggle for Eritrea’s independence. #Eritrea #Yiakl

Currently, he is a Board Member, Executive Producer and Anchor of Afar Language Program at ERISAT-Eritrean Satellite Television. Ismael has been with ERISAT since its inception in late 2018 and continued to serve as the vice-president of ERISAT’s founding Board of Directors.

He also worked as journalist with Dimtsi Hafash(Voice of the Masses) from June 1991-Septermber 1998. #Eritrea #Yiakl

Ismael has been involved with various civic and opposition political groups as part of his commitment to see a free and democratic #Eritrea.

Ismael brings a lot of experience and wisdom to team @ERISAT3 and other organizations that he is involved with. His calm, reflective and mature leadership style is greatly appreciated by everyone who works and collaborates with him. #Eritrea #Yiakl

Young people that he works with at ERISAT find great inspiration from his consistency, commitment and devotion. As he always says, the young people need to be empowered to take the leadership role and learn by doing during the process.
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One of the many leadership qualities of Ismael is his consistency. He is someone you can depend and rely on. The uninterrupted production of the Afar program on ERISAT is an example! He delivers his weekly one hour program consistently despite the many challenges that he faces.

Thank you Ismael for your leadership and commitment! We appreciate all the work that you do!

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