The Benishangul-Gumuz region has successfully generated and submitted over 3,170 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia within the last nine months, according to the regional communication office.
Melese Beyene, head of the Benishangul-Gumuz Regional Communication Office, announced the figure during a press briefing where he detailed the region's development activities over the past nine months.
Melese highlighted that significant results in the mining sector were achieved partly by organizing individuals who have returned to peaceful life into gold mining activities and various associations.
The communication office head also reported overall successes in the region's peace and security, alongside progress in the economic sector during the reporting period.
Economically, efforts to expand benefits included developing over 59,000 hectares of land under irrigation, which yielded more than 6 million quintals of produce. Additionally, over 70,000 quintals of fertilizer were distributed to farmers.
Furthermore, the region's fish production capacity saw a boost, with over 2,250 tonnes of fish harvested, attributed in part to the presence of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Melese also addressed ongoing urban development projects, specifically mentioning focused work on the Asosa town corridor development. He urged the public to continue and strengthen their support and cooperation for these initiatives.