Congratulations to Ethiopians at home and abroad, congratulations to Africans as well. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia’s flagship project, starts its first electricity generation today.
Ethiopians longaspiration to utilize the River Abbay has born sweet fruits. This day, Sunday, February 20, 2022 and its memorable digits will have a special place in the history of Ethiopia.
Ethiopians and the majority of brotherly peoples of the Nile Riparian states have for centuries been onlookers being unable to utilize their own water resources.
Now, Abbay (Nile), starts illuminating homes at its home and will benefit its neighbors and beyond as well.
The Ethiopian 20 February 2022
