#GERD 🇪🇹

Actually, we are students, but at the same time, we are patriotic Ethiopian citizens. So, we can talk about our country.

For over a decade—14 years—we’ve been saying “Ende jemernew enchersewalen.” Some of us donated as little as 10 ETB in our childhood 🥰. In fact, all Ethiopian citizens participated. Now, we have completed it, and today, as we all know, the GERD has been inaugurated. This is not about politics; it’s about national pride, strength, and remarkable progress.

Everything is accomplished by generations. When it comes to the GERD, we must talk about and thank the leadership who made this victory possible.

Firstly, we would like to thank the late Prime Minister Meles Zenawi for initiating the construction.

Secondly, and most importantly, we deeply thank the former chief engineer of the GERD, Engineer Simegnew Bekele. It would have been wonderful for every patriot if Engineer Simegnew Bekele were still alive to see the completion of the GERD, for which he sacrificed his life and lived in the Abay desert for a very long time. 😭💔

Engineer Simegnew Bekele, we commemorate you every time we talk about the GERD. We patriotic Ethiopians genuinely love you. You taught us the true meaning of patriotism. You are the real legend of the GERD. You will always live in our hearts. ❤️

Thirdly, we would like to thank former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn for doing your best to ensure progress on the dam despite many challenges.

Lastly, we would like to thank the current Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, for your hard work. Completing such a dam is never easy—it is one of the most complex and massive mega projects. When you came to power, the country was facing many serious problems, and the GERD construction was almost halted. But you solved extremely difficult challenges, provided strong and intelligent leadership, and, with the help of Almighty God, finally completed it despite the hardships our country is still enduring today. Thank you, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. We love you! ❤

We also thank our Defense Forces who protected the dam from enemies by shedding their blood and sacrificing their lives. We also thank all the workers who labored in the desert, some even giving their lives. Thank you!

Thanks to all the Ethiopian people. And again, congratulations to all of us! 🇪🇹

May God bless Ethiopia! 🇪🇹🙏
May God help its leaders! 🇪🇹🙏
May God be with all of us! 🇪🇹🙏
May God guide Ethiopia in its future plans of progress and prosperity! 🇪🇹🙏
Most importantly, may God grant us peace and stability! 🇪🇹🙏

Thanks be to God! 🙏

#GERD 🇪🇹
#Ethiopia 🇪🇹💪

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