Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s plan for a nuclear power plante ⚡
2025
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has unveiled Ethiopia’s bold shift toward **nuclear energy** as part of the country’s next generation of megaprojects. 🇪🇹⚛️ * He announced that Ethiopia has already developed a **roadmap in partnership with Russia** to build the infrastructure, train manpower, and strengthen regulatory bodies. * Abiy emphasized that hydropower, solar, and wind have served Ethiopia well—but they alone cannot meet the rising demand. A nuclear program would provide **reliable, low-emission, scalable energy** to power industry, expand health services, support agriculture, and drive innovation. * As part of a broader \$30 billion infrastructure agenda, the nuclear plant is planned to be a flagship component on par in ambition with the GERD. * During the announcement, Abiy stated that Ethiopia’s goal is a **peaceful, safe, transparent** nuclear program aligned with global standards. Ethiopia will partner with international institutions, pursue technology transfer, and invest heavily in local capacity. * The nuclear project is expected to complement existing renewable resources and help diversify Ethiopia’s energy mix, making the country less vulnerable to hydrological fluctuation and more resilient in the long term.