Shimelis Abdisa

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Shimelis Abdisa
Shimallis Abdiisaa
Shemeles Abdisa.jpg
Shimelis in 2018
President of Oromia Region
Assumed office
18 April 2019
Prime MinisterAbiy Ahmed
Preceded byLemma Megersa
Personal details
BornGinchi, Ethiopia
Other political
affiliations
Oromo Democratic Party
Prosperity Party
Alma materAddis Ababa University

Shimelis Abdisa (Oromo: Shimallis Abdiisaa; Amharic: ሽመልስ አብዲሳ) is an Ethiopian politician serving as the president of the Oromia Region since 18 April 2019.[1][2][3]

Background

Shimelis Abdisa was born near Ambo, West Shewa Zone, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Before appointed as President of Oromia Region, he has served in various roles including chief of staff of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. In 2019, he became the president of the Oromia region[4]

References

  1. ^ "Council elected Shimelis Abdisa as Oromia region deputy president". www.waltainfo.com.
  2. ^ 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.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ "Deputy president of Oromia Regional Shimelis Abdisa Biography". Ethiopia24. Retrieved 2019-06-26.
  4. ^ "Ethiopia to get USD 550 mln WB loan - The Reporter Ethiopia English". www.thereporterethiopia.com.