The state-owned Chemical Industry Corporation awarded management and administration consultancy service contract of the coal phosphate fertilizer complex project to Addis Ababa University's Technology Institute, Ethiopian Press Agency reported.

Speaking at the agreement signing ceremony on Monday, at Addis Ababa Hilton, The Corporation's Acting Director General Mekonnen Zergaw said, the execution of mega projects by indigenous contractors and consultants greatly contributes to building the nation's technology capacity and development, particularly in areas such as citizens' capacity building and promoting technology transfer.

Addis Ababa University's Academic Vice-President Dr. Jyissu Omer on his part said, “ The AAU is ready to implement the new consultancy service contract agreement responsibly.”

In addition to conducting research and study, teaching-learning process and community service programs, the Institute has been engaged in provision of multifaceted professional support and consultancy services for various infrastructure and development projects.

Source: Ethiopian Press Agency