The Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Electricity (

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: የውሃ፣ መስኖና ኤሌትሪክ ሚኒስቴር) is an Ethiopian government department responsible for management of water resources,

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, irrigation and energy. It was established in 2010.

Overview

The ministry was established in 2010. From 2021 to 2024, Aisha Mohammed was appointed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed as minister on 6 October 2021. On 20 May 2024,

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succeeded as the minister while Aisha replaced his previous role of Defense Minister.

List of ministers

* Seleshi Bekele (16 October 2018 – 6 October 2021) * Aisha Mohammed (6 October 2021 – 20 May 2024) *

(20 May 2024 – present)

References

Government ministries of Ethiopia 2010 establishments in Ethiopia {{Ethiopia-gov-stub