GERD Coordinating Office official passes away in a car accident

Ato Hailu Abraham, a long-serving official at the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Coordinating Office, has passed away following a car accident. Dr. Aregawi Berhe, the office's CEO, confirmed that the accident occurred yesterday afternoon as Ato Hailu was returning home from work. Ato Hailu had served the office for approximately 13 years, starting from its inception. He held the position of Executive of Institutional and Public Participation at the time of his passing. His funeral is scheduled to take place today, with a prayer service held at Saint Stephen's Church.