The Government of Ethiopia on Saturday awarded certificate and trophy to public and private employees to recognize their contribution to the success of the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project.

Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn said it is important to give recognition to the efforts being exerted by public and private employees towards the success of the Grand project.

Ethiopia has been investing on huge projects with a view to expanding infrastructure in the country, Hailemariam said, adding, construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is among those huge projects being undertaken by the Government.

He said the construction of the Dam would realize the long-awaited dreams of Ethiopians towards utilizing their equitable share from the Nile waters.

More than 27 government institutes, regional administrations and pensioners have received certificates and trophies from Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn and Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen.