WIE Minister says GERD construction progressing as planned

Addis Ababa, July 5, 2021 (FBC) – The Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Dr. Seleshi Bekele said the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD) is progressing as planned based on schedule.

Officials of the Water, Irrigation and Energy Ministry and Ethiopian Electric Power along with contractors and other stakeholders have visited the progress of the dam.

On the occasion, the Water, Irrigation and Energy Minister said the project is ramping up as per schedule.

He further extended gratitude to construction workers, contractors, consultancy firms and general public at large for their contribution to the progress of GERD.