ADDIS ABABA –Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) on Sunday announced the completion of the fourth round filling of Abay Dam.
Prime Minister Abiy has congratulated Ethiopians following the completion of the fourth round filling of the mega dam.
“Congratulations to all on the fourth [round] filling of Abay Dam. Our national perseverance against all odds has delivered,” he wrote in his social media post.
In the message, the prime minister underscored that Ethiopia has started works to make proof that it is undefeatable nation and has the ability to accomplish all its desires.
“It is my great pleasure to herald all Ethiopians that the fourth round of Abay dam filling has been accomplished.”
He also acknowledged all citizens who contributed financial, knowledge, energy and moral support to the construction of the dam.
“Our Unity must be replicated once again in further affairs. It [the Dam filling] was testing; we were forced to retreat back. We faced internal problem and external pressure. Now, we are here,” he noted.
He called upon the people to extend more supports until the ribbon cutting of the Dam: “We are at the pick of the mountain but our journey is not completed yet. It is my belief to accomplish more other plans.”
Following Abiy’s statement, various citizens have sent a congratulatory message in which Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa (PhD) is one of them.
Having 120 meter height and 168 kilometer long artificial lake, the Dam is the biggest water bank that can generate interest to the people of Ethiopia, he said.
For him, electricity generation, fish agriculture, transport service, entertainment and tourism are the major benefits of the water bank of the dam.
Ethiopia’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to the U.S. Seleshi Bekele (PhD) told local news outlet that the water captured by the Aswan Dam of Egypt has been released for it held more than enough water during this rainy season.
On the other hand, the filling of Abay Dam has been carried out without causing any significant harm to the lower riparian countries. The dam is demonstrating the fact that there will be no damage or significant harm, he indicated. “Our Unity must be replicated once again in further affairs. It [the Dam filling] was testing; we were forced to retreat back. We faced internal problem and external pressure. Now, we are here,” he noted.
He called upon the people to extend more supports until the ribbon cutting of the Dam: “We are at the pick of the mountain but our journey is not completed yet. It is my belief to accomplish more other plans.”
Following Abiy’s statement, various citizens have sent a congratulatory message in which Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itefa (PhD) is one of them.
Having 120 meter height and 168 kilometer long artificial lake, the Dam is the biggest water bank that can generate interest to the people of Ethiopia, he said.
For him, electricity generation, fish agriculture, transport service, entertainment and tourism are the major benefits of the water bank of the dam.
Ethiopia’s Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to the U.S. Seleshi Bekele (PhD) told local news outlet that the water captured by the Aswan Dam of Egypt has been released for it held more than enough water during this rainy season.
On the other hand, the filling of Abay Dam has been carried out without causing any significant harm to the lower riparian countries. The dam is demonstrating the fact that there will be no damage or significant harm, he indicated.
BY YESUF ENDRIS
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD TUESDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2023
