Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) visited and reviewed the progress of the construction of Koysha Hydroelectric power project on Friday, this week. Koysha hydroelectric project with 1800 megawatts installed capacity is the second largest power plant in Ethiopia next to the Ethiopian Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD).
This week’s visit to review Koysha project is his 12th since 2020. PM Abiy said that he witnessed a significant progress in the construction of the dam which is 62% through. The progress comes following the measures taken in project management and continuous follow-ups.
During his visit to review the project, PM Abiy discussed with the contractors and evaluated the construction progress of the power plant. He stressed the need to accelerate the construction.
Elephant Paw Lodge at Chebera Churchura National Park
Chebera Churchura National Park is located between Dawro Zone and Konta Unique Wereda. The park is home to 57 different mammals. The park is origin for over 49 different small and big rivers that flow in to Omo River and five lakes found within the park.
Now, Chebera Chruchura National Park includes a beautiful lodge which was built by the ‘Dine for Nation’ project under the Koysha tourism destination project. Through the Dine for Ethiopia project, Prime Minister Abiy launched Koysha, Wenchi and Gorgora projects and under the Koysha project are found Halalla Kela Resort, inaugurated on May 2023 and Elephant Paw Lodge, which is found within the Chebera Churchura National Park.
Djibouti National Assembly President visits Unity Park
Djibouti National Assembly President, Dileita Mohamed Dileita and his delegation visited the Grand Palace Unity Park. The President with his delegation was in Addis Ababa for official visit and discussed with the Ethiopian House of Peoples Representatives Speaker, Tagesse Chafo and delivered a speech at the parliament.
On Friday, Dileita Mohamed Dileita with his delegation visited Unity Park, which is found at the compound of the Prime Minister Office and which was built by the initiative of Prime Minister Abiy’s ‘Dine for Sheger’ project.
During the visit, the National Assembly President emphasized that the heritages found within the park evoke pride not only among Ethiopians but also among Africans as well.
BY DARGIE KAHSAY
THE ETHIOPIAN HERALD SUNDAY EDITION 24 DECEMBER 2023
