Ethiopian National Defense Force Headquarters
| Ethiopian National Defense Force Headquarters | |
|---|---|
 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Location | Addis Ababa |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Completed | January 9, 2022 |
The Ethiopian National Defense Force Headquarters is a building located in Addis Ababa. It was first used on January 9, 2022. The building is also as the headquarters of the Joint chiefs of staff and Ministry of Defense.[1]
Inauguration[change | change source]
The Ethiopian National Defense Forces opened with a military style airshow and ground show. During the opening, the Prime Minister and high government official were present. the building is one of the biggest military headquarters in the world. [2]
Building[change | change source]
The building is over 13,000 square meters of land. It has close to 770 rooms. These include 32 kitchens over 5 floors. The Ministry of defense headquarters has meeting halls, libraries, research centers and an organized information center.[3][4]
Backyard[change | change source]
The building also has another 36,000 square meters of land for helicopter landing and a small airport inside the compound for airplanes.[5][6]
History[change | change source]
The building was originally planned and began 13 years before it was completed January 9, 2022.[7]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Defense Ministry Inaugurates New State of Art Building". Walta. January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ↑ "የመከላከያ ዋና መስሪያ ቤት ህንፃ ምረቃና ልዩ የጀግንነት ተግባር ለፈፀሙ የሠራዊቱ አባላት የሽልማትና ዕውቅና ስነስርዓት ተካሄደ". Fana Broadcasting Corporation. January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Defense Forces Inaugurates New Headquarter". Addis Insight. January 9, 2022. Archived from the original on January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Defense Ministry Inaugurates New State of the Art Building in Addis Ababa". Ethiopian News Agency (ENA). January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ↑ "Opposition Prisoners' Release Is No Pardon, Says Ethiopia PM". New Business Ethiopia. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ↑ Woldeamanuel, Teshome (January 10, 2022). "Ministry of Defense preps to inaugurate new HQ". Mytzta. Archived from the original on January 11, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ↑ [ps://www.capitalethiopia.com/feature/ministry-of-defense-preps-to-inaugurate-new-hq-2/ "Ministry of Defense preps to inaugurate new HQ"]. Capital Ethiopia. January 10, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2022.