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· Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmedb has inaugurated the grand Meskel Square-Addis Ababa City Hall project yesterday (Tuesday)
· The project, which is part of the Beautifying Sheger initiative, has been built at a cost of 2.6 billion birr
· The beautification of Churchill Avenue, has also been part of the project
· The Avenue is a 3.5 km road extending from Meskel Square to the Addis Ababa City Hall.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmedb has inaugurated the grand Meskel Square-Addis Ababa City Hall project yesterday (Tuesday) . The project, which is part of the Beautifying Sheger initiative, has been built at a cost of 2.6 billion birr.
The project involved the renovation of the most iconic public gathering space in Ethiopia’s modern history. The square was used for various cultural, religious, political, entertainment, and sports activities for over sixty years.
The beautification of Churchill Avenue has also been part of the project. The Avenue is a 3.5 km road extending from Meskel Square to the Addis Ababa City Hall. The beautification involved refurbishing roadside greenery works, sidewalk developments, and others.
The prime minister called on everyone to join hands in realizing a better Ethiopia. Abiy Ahmed during the inauguration ceremony recognized individuals and institutions that contributed to the successful completion of the project..