ADDIS ABABA – Significant infrastructural expansion and revitalization efforts are underway in Bonga Town, aimed at enhancing public spaces and attracting tourism and investment, according to Mayor Asmamaw Ademe.
In an exclusive interview with the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), Mayor Asmamaw highlighted the town’s growing infrastructural developments, designed to make Bonga a more livable city and a preferred destination for investors. As the seat of the Southwest Ethiopia People’s State Administration and a political hub, the town is undergoing large-scale redevelopment covering 44 hectares of land.
The mayor also revealed that the administration has raised over 136 million Birr from the local community to support the ongoing redevelopment and renovation projects. A key initiative is the 23-kilometer corridor development project, which is nearing completion and expected to enhance the town’s road infrastructure.
Additionally, Bonga University is constructing the National Coffee Museum, which will feature parking lots and other development amenities. The town is also promoting youth employment through poultry farming projects that help stabilize the local market.
With natural attractions like God’s Bridge, Andracha Medhanealem, Tongola Mosque, and Barta Waterfall, the town is supporting investors in the hotel and tourism sectors. Nearly 60 high-end guest accommodations at Lewi Resort are nearing completion for the Kafficho New Year festival, while 20 lodges built by Bonga University are already operational.
Mayor Asmamaw reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to improving health, education, and job creation while pledging to continue supporting potential investors in the state.
BY ASHENAFI ANIMUT
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2024
