President Mahama joins Ethiopian PM to inaugurate Megech Irrigation Project
President John Dramani Mahama arrived in the historic city of Gondar, Ethiopia, on Friday for an official visit at the invitation of Ethiopian Prime Minister H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali. The visit comes ahead of the 12th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa, to be held in Bahir Dar. Shortly after arriving at Gondar […]
President John Dramani Mahama traveled to Gondar, Ethiopia, on Friday at the invitation of Prime Minister H.E. Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali. The purpose of his visit was to inaugurate the Megech Irrigation Development Project, a large-scale dam-and-reservoir infrastructure aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and water supply in the region.
The project, which had been dormant for 18 years, was revived by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali three years ago and completed. The Megech Dam covers an area of 870 hectares and has a storage capacity of 185 million cubic meters. Once operational, it will irrigate 17,000 hectares of agricultural land, significantly improving food security and productivity.
Moreover, the facility will supply clean, potable water to the city of Gondar and its surrounding towns. President Mahama praised the resilience and dedication of the Ethiopian government and people in bringing about this transformative project that will benefit future generations. Following the inauguration, President Mahama will attend the 12th Tana High-Level Forum in Bahir Dar on Saturday.
This forum will bring together African leaders, policymakers, and security experts to discuss critical peace, governance, and security issues facing the continent.
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