Addis Ababa Thriving on Hard Work, Setting New Standards:  DPM Temesgen  

Addis Ababa, August 9, 2025 (ENA)  – Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh praised Addis Ababa as a rapidly developing and thriving city, driven by the hard work of its residents.

After the meetings of the Prosperity Party’s Council, Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen, together with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other council members, reviewed the progress of the Addis Ababa Riverside Project on Friday.

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh highlighted Addis Ababa’s corridor and riverside projects as pioneering examples of structured urban planning and integrated infrastructure.

In a post on his X page, he emphasized that these initiatives represent a significant milestone in the capital’s development, opening a new chapter in the city’s urban history.

Cities that uphold proper standards serve as models of organized growth and sustainable development, he said. In this regard, he added that Addis Ababa’s corridor and riverside projects are pioneering examples—ushering in a new era of structured urban planning and integrated infrastructure, and opening a fresh chapter in the history of our capital.

“Cities are the living pages on which the civilization of a nation, its respect for natural balance, the breadth of its people’s ideas, and the scale of its development are written,” DPM Temesgen underscored, adding, “Addis Ababa stands as a city advancing through the strength of its own people, flourishing through the dedication and hard work of its residents”.

 

He added that the rapid growth of Addis Ababa reflects the country’s broader national development, positioning the city as both a source of pride for the nation and a beacon for the continent.

“Our capital, the pride of both Ethiopia and Africa, is not only a place of beauty but also of functionality; not only a center of leisure, but also of quality living. Above all, the city's rapid growth reflects the broader trajectory of our national development,” he emphasized.

The Addis Ababa Riverside development initiative features walkways, bike lanes, public plazas, parking areas, children’s playgrounds, shops, and amphitheaters.