PM Abiy Ahmed Inaugurates Lemi National Cement Factory

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the Lemi National Cement Factory, with a production capacity of 150,000 quintals per day.

In a social media post, the premier stated that the Lemi National Cement Factory, with a production capacity of 150,000 quintals per day, stands as a testament to the government’s commitment to building fast, building big, and building clean.

“It exemplifies the swift and efficient delivery of crucial infrastructure. Congratulations to all those involved in realizing this important project, which now produces 50 percent of the cement made by factories across the country,” he said.

Recalling that he returned to this site after two years and the Prime Minister was astounded by the progress which reflects the nation’s governance principles.

It shows that with hard work, future generations will not inherit poverty but a foundation for growth and prosperity, Abiy elaborated.

“If we replicate industrial projects like Lemi across the nation, the ripple effects in job creat
ion and national development will be unmatched, especially in sectors like steel manufacturing, fertilizer production, which can catalyze a broader industrial and agricultural revolution,” he stated.

Prime Minister Abiy further underlined that the challenges facing nations like Ethiopia require large-scale solutions.

The joint cooperation between the private and public sectors is key to unlocking national opportunities and addressing our most pressing problems, the Premier revealed.

Abiy hoped that by investing in initiatives like this, we can uplift more people and ensure they live dignified lives.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency