Shewit Shanka Shashigo, (, ) is an

Ethiopian Ethiopians are the native inhabitants of Ethiopia, as well as the global diaspora of Ethiopia. Ethiopians constitute several component ethnic groups, many of which are closely related to ethnic groups in neighboring Eritrea and other parts of ...

politician who has served as Minister of Culture and Sport since July 2024.

Career

Shewit represents Wolaitans in the

House of Peoples' Representatives The House of Peoples' Representatives is the lower house of the Ethiopian Federal Parliamentary Assembly. Located in the capital Addis Ababa, the House has 547 members. All are elected in theory for five-year term in single-seat constituencies. ...

as a delegate from Boloso Sore 2 constituency. She has served her country in different levels. Prior to heading the Ministry of culture and sport Ethiopia, she was Chairperson of the Urban Infrastructure and Transport Affairs Standing Committee. She also served as manager of Addis Ababa Education and Training Quality Professional Competence and Assessment Assurance Authority.

References

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