It is a real pleasure to serve this nationally recognized and growing Addis Ababa City Administration Urban Land Clearance and Compensation Cases Appellate Tribunal, which was established to serve both the government and the community professionally. Land is not just a piece of property—it often carries with it the emotions, memories, and livelihoods of families who have lived on it for generations. It is at the heart of our society and social life. It is also at the center of social and political conflicts. In Addis Ababa, with rapid industrialization, urban development, and infrastructure projects, land acquisition by the government has always been a sensitive issue. At the heart of this process lies the question of fair compensation: how much should people get when their land is taken away for “public purpose”? To answer this, the Addis Ababa City Administration Urban Land Clearance and Compensation Cases Appellate Tribunal has played a crucial role. Over the decades, the tribunal has given landmark judgments that shaped how compensation is decided, ensuring that development does not come at the cost of injustice to landowners. A strong and workable policy framework and land administration systems are therefore crucial for the equitable, conflict-free, and sustainable management of land. Thus, Addis Ababa, with its growing population and increasing international interest in land-based investments, needs to develop relevant and appropriate land policies and establish a strong land administration institution responsible for handling land issues at the national level. However, the issue of land administration/governance and policy in Ethiopia is still a work in progress, with much to be done and achieved. The land administration system is not where it should be. As a result, land has become one of the problem areas of governance. The rationale for the creation of the Appellate Tribunal is the move to take appeals away from the Courts and place them in the hands of an Appellate Tribunal conforms with prevailing trends elsewhere in the world of entrusting matters of specialist evaluation to Administrative Tribunals where persons with the requisite expertise can deal with issues involving subjects with which they are themselves familiar. Furthermore, procedures before such tribunals are less formal, less expensive, more expeditious, and, perhaps, more satisfactory. It is well known that an efficient Appellate Tribunal system, supported by a land information system, is fundamental to achieving sustainable development in general and peace, stability, food security, environmental protection, and poverty reduction. Moreover, an effective and fit-for-purpose Urban Land Clearance and Compensation Appellate Tribunal is essential for building inclusive societies and economies. Therefore, it is my intention as President to grow the Appellate Tribunal and expand its activities to contribute more to our country. To this end, I invite all to stay connected and participate in it to the fullest extent. Thank you, and wish you all the best!