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New Solar-Powered Boarding School to Transform Education in South West Ethiopia

Jan 17, 2026 194

The Office of the First Lady has officially handed over a new, fully-equipped boarding school in South West Ethiopia. The modern campus is equipped with dormitories, classrooms, and a library, alongside a computer laboratory featuring dozens of solar-powered workstations.

To ensure students' well-being, the site includes a dedicated clean water well, a fully equipped kitchen, and an administration block. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed noted that the holistic design aims to foster both academic excellence and personal growth, opening new doors for youth in the South West Ethiopia region.