PM Abiy attends inauguration of Wenchi-Dendi Eco Tourism Village

Addis Ababa, January 13, 2024 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) and First Lady Zinash Tayachew attended the inaugural ceremony of the Wenchi-Dendi Eco Tourism Village today.

The Wenchi-Dendi Eco Tourism Village, the third tourist destination developed through Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s ‘Dine For Ethiopia’ initiative, has been inaugurated today, the Office of the Prime Minister confirmed in a post published on X (formerly Twitter).

In tandem with the Prime Minister, the inaugural ceremony was adorned by the presence of Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Workneh Gebeyehu, Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), ministers, regional chief administrators, Addis Ababa-based diplomatic community, other senior government officials, and representatives of the local community.

Recall that on Friday afternoon, PM Abiy Ahmed welcomed the guests in the newly developed Wenchi-Dendi Eco Tourism Village.

It is known that the Wenchi-Dendi ecotourism project, constructed as part of the grand ‘Dine For Ethiopia’ tourism destination projects, was initiated by the premier himself.

In the process of developing the Wenchi-Dendi Eco Tourism Village, 8,000 to 12,000 jobs have been created during the construction phase.

The massive infrastructure has been introduced including 43kms access roads, 35km of road lights and power supply, and a 72mts long crossing bridge.