PM Abiy Says Large-Scale Water Systems in Borena Are Transforming Access and Unlocking Development Potential

Addis Ababa, May 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the massive Borena Water Supply Project is transforming lives across East Borena and Borena zones in Oromia region by providing communities with reliable access to clean water.

In a social media message shared today, the Prime Minister noted that the project is being implemented through the development of thousands of kilometres of pipelines, resilient infrastructure, advanced pumping stations, and large-scale reservoirs.

He added that the initiative goes beyond combating drought, and is instead aimed at safeguarding public health, strengthening livelihoods, and unlocking agricultural potential for generations to come.

The latest update comes as the Prime Minister continues his working visit to the southern part of the country in Oromia Region, where he has been touring and inaugurating a series of development projects in Borena and surrounding areas.