Ethiopian National Defense Force Headquarters | |
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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]
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]
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]
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]
The building was originally planned and began 13 years before it was completed January 9, 2022.[7]