PM Abiy Ahmed visits Lemi Cement Project in North Shewa, Amhara Region

Addis Ababa, April 29, 2022 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed together with former Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and senior government officials visited the Lemi Cement project in North Shoa Zone of the Amhara Region.

“Lemi Cement Project in the Amhara Region is one of many landmark projects that will bridge us to the future Ethiopia we aspire for. North Shoa possesses great potential and such large scale projects in line with Ethiopia’s aspirations will support unleashing this potential,” Abiy said on the occasion.

“Those that invest on the principles of large scale orientation; quality and speedy delivery are key partners for us,” he added.

The site which will produce 10,000 tons per day of cement at full capacity when completed will be the largest cement factory in Ethiopia.

“Private sector development in the prioritized sectors of mining, agriculture, tourism and ICT is expected to boost the economy,” Prime Minister Abiy added.