Addis Ababa, May 27, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says ongoing water infrastructure expansion in Borena Zone is strengthening long-term food security and resilience.
In a social media message shared today, the Prime Minister noted that the completion of irrigation dams under the Finna Oromia Irrigation Projects in Gomole Woreda marks a key milestone in building water security in the region.
He highlighted the Dese Gora irrigation facility, which has created a water storage capacity of more than 190 million cubic meters, ensuring a reliable and sustainable water supply.
According to Abiy, the projects have the potential to irrigate over 14,500 hectares of agricultural land, supporting household livelihoods, strengthening agricultural production, and securing water resources for livestock in the area.
The Prime Minister has been on a working visit to the southern parts of the country in Oromia Region since early morning, during which he has been touring and inaugurating various development projects.