GERD Continental Inspiration of Energy and Light: Project Manager

Addis Ababa, December 19, 2025 (ENA) —The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has transcended its national borders to become a source of energy and a blessing of light for the entire African continent, according to Kifle Horo, the project’s manager.

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has transcended national borders to become a vital source of energy for the African continent, according to Project Manager Kifle Horo.

Officially inaugurated on September 9, 2024, by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and attended by various African heads of state, the GERD is now a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s economic strategy.

 

 

In an exclusive interview with ENA, Kifle highlighted that the dam is significantly bolstering the national power grid and catalyzing industrial growth.

Beyond domestic benefits, he described the project as a "living testament" to the African "can-do" spirit, adding that the dam is already fostering regional integration by supplying energy to neighboring countries, with plans to expand this "blessing of light" further across the continent.

Reflecting on the project's symbolic weight, the project manager noted that its completion represents a victory over internal and external pressures.  

 

 

The success of this endeavor has laid a firm foundation for future mega-projects, he added, noting that the dam was built through both financial investment and profound personal sacrifice.

As the largest hydroelectric power plant in Africa, the GERD boasts a generating capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a monumental milestone in the continent’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency.