Mayor Adanech Inaugurates Over 100 Community Projects in Bole Sub-City

Addis Ababa, May 24, 2026 — Mayor Adanech Abiebie has inaugurated more than 100 community development projects in the Bole Sub-City, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to fostering a healthy and productive generation.

The newly completed infrastructure includes five sports complexes, 95 children’s playgrounds, six day-care centers, cafeterias, amphitheaters, and various multi-purpose community spaces.

Among the projects inaugurated is the Lemmi Community Stadium, a modern sports facility constructed by philanthropist Captain Abera Lemmi at a cost exceeding 300 million Birr.

“When we set out to make Addis Ababa an emblem of prosperity, our utmost priority was building a generation nurtured both in mind and body,” Mayor Adanech wrote on her social media page.

She stated that the projects are designed to create accessible recreational and social spaces for residents, particularly children and youth.

Built on 4,900 square meters of land, the Lemmi Community Stadium features a standard football field, running track, shaded spectator seating area, commercial shops aimed at creating employment opportunities for young people, modern restrooms, a gymnasium, and storage facilities.

The mayor expressed appreciation to Captain Abera Lemmi for financing and handing over the stadium to the community.

“On behalf of myself and the City Administration, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Captain Abera Lemmi for developing and handing over this stadium. I also urge residents to utilize this facility with utmost care and ownership,” she said.

Mayor Adanech also commended the leadership of Bole Sub City for what she described as outstanding performance in delivering the projects.