Eritrea has inaugurated a new dam built to meet human needs for water and improve agricultural productivity, APA can report on Monday.
The Arberobu Dam built at a cost of approximately five million Nakfa (over $300, 000) was inaugurated on 23 January by Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces.
The dam will hold over 120,000 cubic meters of water.
It was the result of a collaboration between Eritrea’s agriculture ministry, the Central Region Administration, Adi-Halo projects, and the defense forces.
Aside from potable water for humans and livestock, the dam is expected to significantly contribute to vegetable and fruit farming in the area.
Highlighting the government’s commitment to building large and micro-dams to boost agricultural production, Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the Central Region, cited the construction of dams in Gul’i, Temami’o, Afdeyu, and Adi-Qe, as well as ongoing projects in Dirfo and Adi-Hawush, as examples of this effort.
Mr. Mehari Yohannes, Administrator of Gala-Nefhi Sub-zone, and Priest Desale Gebrenegus, Administrator of Arberobu Administrative Area, emphasized the dam’s role in improving the socio-economic status of the residents.
The Commander of the Defense Forces involved in the project commended all participants in the dam’s construction and called for proactive measures to address potential challenges in similar future programs.
Arberobu Administrative Area is located approximately 11 kilometers east of Asmara.
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