GERD Brings Light To Ethiopians
As GERD bears the finger stamps of all Ethiopians, we are portraying eagerness to see it kick starts generating sought-after power soon, so reflected jubilant residents of Addis approached by EPA’s journalists.
“I became euphoric when I saw on TV Premier Abiy Ahmed felicitating citizens regarding the completion of the first phase of the filling of the dam last Wednesday. This is the beginning of the end of penury in Ethiopia .It will be a landmark in the country’s development. If we stand united there is no mountain we shall not circumvent. The credit for resuming the corruption-smothered project and pulling it off goes to the Premier that espouses the path of prosperity! The dam epitomizes common growth in the region!” Zerfnesh Agizew a business consultant expressed elation.
Solomon Abate on his part said “Abay’s dam, whose feasibility has already bought credence, is a salient issue of ours. Had it not been for the sake of amicable relation with our neighbors and riparian countries, we could have decided on issues of ours by ourselves. The government’s firm stance to proceed ahead with filling the cutting-edge dam as slated in the construction phase is befitting. It calls for a tap on the back. This watershed unfolding shouldn’t have been put for debate. Ethiopia never ever compromises its perpetuity, dignity and freedom.”
According to him, to construct a dam in a manner that creates no significant harm on lower riparian countries Ethiopia doesn’t have to ingratiate for a green light from the less honest. It has every right to harness its rivers, which emanates from its bosom.”
To jointly use Abay, which, mainly, Egypt has been exclusively using for long, there has to be consensus when it comes to striking a deal. Otherwise, there is no reason why Ethiopia backpedals. ”We Ethiopians covet not the property of others. Nor do we let others snatch ours wittily.”
A win-win approach is Ethiopia’s culture in so far as neighbors and foreigners respect that. The issue of Abay is Ethiopia’s issue of breaking away from poverty and leading a decent life. “When the dam that promises developmental pickup sees the light of day, it will warrant a rosy future for our children and their grandchildren.”
The country is at a historic juncture when citizens than ever before need to join ranks and display cohesive bonds. Rallying behind the government, maintaining internal peace, foiling disturbances being exported by historic enemies, citizens have to march forward on the avenue of development.
Menbere Mekecha on her part said the fact that Egypt had been exclusively using the river had made her develop and harbor the wrong mentality that the water is its sole property.
As the name GERD indicates the dam is that of Ethiopians. It is not the possession of others. Now the first phase of the filling of the dam over, the remaining task of constructing the dam has to be expedited. It must be known that Ethiopians have to have a right to benefit from their resources “Deducting from my modest income, I get from a menial job I got engaged in, I had bought a bond. I did the same for my grandson. I do additional things too. Abay is our life on which we vested much hope. It will be a source of annuity for the likes of me. I’m eager to see the power pumping task of the dam which will be a source of pride to all Ethiopians. The government must press ahead with the daunting task it has locked horns with .
Noting the presence of dissenters that try to destabilize the country and hijack the flagship project with the lump sum they get from external enemies she said such individuals need to know that nothing could abort the noble task of actualizing GERD.
Both internal and external enemies have to be rest-assured that Ethiopia is hell-bent to materialize its GERD dream cognizant that evil doers never relent from their heinous motive. Citizens must not let down their guard in foiling ever-new agendas of destruction.
Citizens have to treat country-wrecking imps with a cold shoulder.
With conviction emerging fruitful in their respective walks of life, Ethiopians ought to show signs of solidarity to the incumbent out to embrace prosperity. “We expect youths that enjoy job opportunities irrigating arable lands harnessing Abay’s water.”
As GERD is backed by an all-out participation of Ethiopians, extending support to the dam demonstrating unflagging zeal is expected from citizens. Hence, all should press ahead with contributing bricks to the project.
“I am hopeful that I will enjoy the perks that trickle down to every citizen,” said Hualit Kelil and added “Since Abay is our lifeblood no one could dictate us not to use the water!”
The river has been storming past Ethiopia’s territory to benefit others simply affording the country empty words of praise— a water tower of East Africa. But now we have to taste the fruits of the prodigal river due to be subdued.
Though he regrets the construction of the dam is long overdue he derives consolation from the fact that the first phase of the filling of the dam is finalized. He called upon citizens to pool resources at their disposal to materialize the dam.
