Nuclear energy seen as key engine for Ethiopia’s socioeconomic transformation – PP Official

Addis Ababa, November 1, 2025 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s pursuit of nuclear power is a strategic step toward inclusive prosperity, Bikila Hurissa (PhD), Head of Public and International Relations at the ruling Prosperity Party, told Fana Media Corporation.

Mr. Bikila emphasized that peaceful nuclear power holds significant potential for advancing the country’s health, agriculture, and industrial sectors. He explained that Ethiopia is developing nuclear energy to support peaceful development initiatives, reinforcing its aspirations for sustainable and inclusive growth.

“Nuclear power is an additional engine for development that will help meet the country’s growing energy demands and support economic expansion,” Bikila said. He noted that Ethiopia has begun embarking on nuclear energy development to strengthen its energy capacity, a move aimed at revitalizing industries affected by energy shortages.

Bikila described the nuclear program as a demonstration of Ethiopia’s progress in lifting citizens out of poverty and achieving broad-based prosperity. He also highlighted that the initiative fosters national unity and contributes to the country’s overall socioeconomic advancement.

He further noted that Ethiopia is simultaneously pursuing multiple projects to diversify and expand its energy options, accelerating the country’s economic growth.

It is noteworthy that Ethiopia officially established the Ethiopian Nuclear Power Commission last month to oversee the program after making significant strides toward harnessing peaceful atomic energy. The initiative follows the signing of an action plan with Russia’s Roscosmos in September 2025, during Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Moscow.

During the trip, the Prime Minister also participated in the World Atomic Week Forum, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss bilateral and multilateral issues of mutual interest, including advancing Ethiopia’s nuclear energy ambitions.