Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched the ‘Beautifying Sheger’ section of the project to be built by the Chinese construction giant CCCC.
In his remarks at the launch event, he thanked the Government of China for the continued support being provided in Ethiopia’s ambitions of greening and cleaning its capital.
The 12km section of the entire 56kms river cleanup and rehabilitation work is being supported by the Chinese Government in a grant secured earlier this year.
The first phase of the project launched today is expected to be finalized by May 2020.