Shimelis Abdisa
Appearance
Shimelis Abdisa | |
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President of Oromia Region | |
Assumed office 18 April 2019 | |
Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
Preceded by | Lemma Megersa |
Personal details | |
Born | Oromia, Ethiopia |
Political party | Oromo Democratic Party |
Other political affiliations | Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front |
Alma mater | Addis Ababa University |
Shimelis Abdisa (Oromo: Shimallis Abdisaa; Amharic: ሽመልስ አብዲሳ) is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as the Deputy President of Oromia region of Ethiopia since April 2019. He is the de facto ruler of the region.[1][2][3]
Background
Shimelis Abdisa was born in Oromia, Ethiopia. Before his current appointment, he has served in various roles including chief of staff of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.[4]
References
- ^ "Council elected Shimelis Abdisa as Oromia region deputy president". www.waltainfo.com.
- ^ April 19, Melat Mulugeta; 2019April 19; 2019 (2019-04-19). "Who is Shimelis Abdisa, the newly appointed President of Oromia Region". Mereja.com. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
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- ^ "Ethiopia to get USD 550 mln WB loan - The Reporter Ethiopia English". www.thereporterethiopia.com.