July 22, 2020 marked a historic millstone in the history of the country, in fact a leapfrog step forward and a mammoth achievement in the development of the nation. The completion of the first phase of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam has sparked a ray of hope across the nation once again. And the sound of delight also reverberated at the doors of Ethiopian Diasporas living in the world skies. Ethiopians from every walks of lives have been contributing their share
The joyous moment has been followed by greater public contribution. As expected, the country has witnessed up in bond selling and financial donation with the number of 8100 mobile subscription topping over 1.7 million people. In fact, the launching of the national project has won heart and minds of the Ethiopian people who have been eagerly waiting the harnessing of their precious resources.
The people of Ethiopia are wakening up to a new down where they would reap the fruit of their years of struggle against historic injustice of the Nile river and their aspiration to see of Ethiopian development ambition, the people’s unity in the construction is the hallmark of Ethiopia’s identity.
GERD is not only a hydropower plant; it is also symbol of solidarity and self-sufficiency that is being realized by the sweat of each and every citizens of the country. That is at least what has been demonstrated so far. Now that the construction of the dam entered a critical stage with first generation set to start next month, the contribution of the public must further be strengthened.
July 22, 2020 marked a historic millstone in the history of the country, in fact a leapfrog step forward and a mammoth achievement in the development of the nation. The completion of the first phase of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance dam has sparked a ray of hope across the nation once again. And the sound of delight also reverberated at the doors of Ethiopian Diasporas living in the world skies. Ethiopians from every walks of lives have been contributing their share
The joyous moment has been followed by greater public contribution. As expected, the country has witnessed up in bond selling and financial donation with the number of 8100 mobile subscription topping over 1.7 million people. In fact, the launching of the national project has won heart and minds of the Ethiopian people who have been eagerly waiting the harnessing of their precious resources.
The people of Ethiopia are wakening up to a new down where they would reap the fruit of their years of struggle against historic injustice of the Nile river and their aspiration to see of Ethiopian development ambition, the people’s unity in the construction is the hallmark of Ethiopia’s identity.
GERD is not only a hydropower plant; it is also symbol of solidarity and self-sufficiency that is being realized by the sweat of each and every citizens of the country. That is at least what has been demonstrated so far. Now that the construction of the dam entered a critical stage with first generation set to start next month, the contribution of the public must further be strengthened.
An increase in public contribution means an increase in the construction of the dam. As far as we the Ethiopians sustain our support, the rest is history. It will be a matter of time before GERD lights the houses of millions of Ethiopians. Until then, the contribution of the public should continue with intensity.
As a symbol of Ethiopiansim and manifestation of our unity, GERD needs active involvement of every individual. Supporting the construction of the dam needs not pressure or advertisement. It is our dam and our responsibility.
Nine years ago when Ethiopia puts the corner stone to build the dam, not few had considered it as unrealistic propaganda. However, the latest historic dam filling have showed world that Ethiopians can turn their ambition into reality. We have started it. We shall finalize it!!
The Ethiopian Herald July 31/2020
