Fundraising program for Wonchi, Gorgora, Koysha goes according to plans: PM

Addis Ababa, October 21, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today held discussion with ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ committee members to assess the progress of fundraising program for Wonchi, Gorgora and Koysha projects.

‘Dine for Ethiopia’ is a fundraising program to finance the three projects that will be executed in Oromia, Amhara and SNNP regional states. It aims to raise 3 billion birr.

In a Facebook page post, the Prime Minister said “fundraising progress for the Dine for Ethiopia projects are proceeding according to plans per our progress evaluation today.”

“According to Dine for Ethiopia committee members, the 3 billion birr target is on course to be achieved,” he added.

The Prime Minister appreciated business owners, institutions and government employees who have made their contribution for the three national projects.

According to him, the fundraising activities will be completed in the next coming two weeks.

The ‘Dine for Ethiopia’ program will be hosted within a month, the Prime Minister indicated.

The three projects are expected to create jobs for the local communities, drive tourism and create service economies.