The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a testament to the country's unity and resilience, according to Alemti Umod, President of the Gambella region.

In a statement, President Alemti highlighted the dam’s completion as "living proof" that there is no challenge Ethiopians cannot overcome when they work together. She underscored that the monumental project was successfully realized using the nation's own capacity, demonstrating that collective effort and hard work are keys to victory.

According to the President, the GERD serves as a powerful symbol of the unity forged by Ethiopians in the face of significant internal and external challenges. She praised the project as a concrete achievement of both the current generation's and the government's unwavering commitment to national progress.

She concluded by reiterating that the dam is a permanent reminder that there is nothing Ethiopians cannot accomplish when they stand together in unity.