Employees, athletes, coaches contribute financial support for construction of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

(April 28, 2011 (Addis Ababa, ENA)--Employees of Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) , athletes and coaches contributed over five million Birr for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Project.

At a relevant meeting they held here on Thursday, they also vowed to buy bonds worth over 15 million Birr for the same purpose.

The renowned athletes and coaches expressed readiness to further contribute support towards the same goal and also said that they will undertake activities to build images of the country across the world.

EAF President, Bisrat Gashawtena on the occasion called on athletics community to further strengthen support towards construction of the Dam, which is significant to achieve the Growth and Transformation Plan.
Source: Ethiopian News Agency

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