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Africa-Press<\/a> – Ethiopia<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Addis Abab Janoury 29\/2021 (ENA) A month-long tour that covers over 32 towns and cities across the country with the view to creating awareness and stimulating financial contributions to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) began today.<\/p>\n

The tour group comprised of 11 persons from Save Heritage, History and Culture in Ethiopia, Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation to the Construction of GERD, and Ethiopian Musicians Association started with Debre Birhan, a city about 130kms from the capital city.<\/p>\n

Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation to the Construction of GERD Director-General, Aregawi Berhe said on the occasion that Ethiopians are motivated and aware of the benefits of the dam for their development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe entire Ethiopian people have been awakened and began the journey,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Urging Ethiopians to combine their efforts and stand in unity for the success of the flagship project, the director-general expressed his office\u2019s continued commitment to coordinating public participation and contributions to GERD.<\/p>\n

Save Heritage, History and Culture in Ethiopia Manager, Amaha Alemu said the four-round tour will reach over 32 towns and cities to stimulus public contribution to the historic flagship project.<\/p>\n

\u201cGERD is a historic heritage as it is the only largest dam build by the people\u2019s own resources in Africa,\u201d he observed.<\/p>\n

Amaha believes that this tour will have the chance to reach and enhance awareness of the people in rural areas surrounding towns in the countryside.<\/p>\n

The non-profit organization Save Heritage, History and Culture in Ethiopia, and Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation to the Construction of GERD organized the tour.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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