GERD Completion Enhances Ethiopia's Regional Influence: Chief Administrator Mustafa

Addis Ababa, September 19, 2025 (ENA) -- The successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) can significantly boost Ethiopia's regional influence, says Chief Administrator Mustafa.

Somali Regional State Chief Administrator Mustafa Mohammed also noted that the dam is a flagship project that has greatly enhanced the solidarity and unity of the Ethiopian nation.

Ethiopians across the country have been celebrating this historical achievement, including   Addis Ababa, and the public marched in demonstration to celebrate the completion of the dam.

Similarly, thousands of citizens marched in Jigjiga city and other towns of the Somali Region today to celebrate the completion and inauguration of the dam.

 

In his keynote speech at the rally, Somali Regional State Chief Administrator Mustafa emphasized that the GERD is a milestone, a forever and successful project that has actually united Ethiopians.

Moreover, the chief administrator noted that the final realization of GERD, after all the challenges faced in building it and filling its reservoir, was ultimately achieved by the resolute guidance of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the uncompromising unity of the Ethiopian people.

Mustafa further noted that the achievement of the dam has yielded an enormous motivation to achieve other mega-development projects so ambitious which are already underway in the country.