Dr. Tesfaye Beljige Appointed President of South Ethiopia Region

The South Ethiopia Regional State Council has appointed Dr. Tesfaye Beljige as the new President of the region during its 1st regular session of the 7th round election 1st year assembly. Prior to this new regional appointment, Dr. Tesfaye served as the Government Chief Whip with the rank of Minister at the House of Peoples' Representatives for several years. He replaces Mr. Tilahun Kebede, who led the South Ethiopia region during its initial formation period. Mr. Tilahun Kebede was recently appointed as the Head of the Addis Ababa City Public Service and Human Resource Development Bureau with the rank of Deputy Mayor. The decision marks a significant leadership transition within the newly established regional administration structure. The official announcement was made during the regional council's formal proceedings on Meskerem 22, 2019 E.C.