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Revenues Ministry Welcomes New E-Data Stream State Minister

Jul 27 , 2025


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Dawit Wubishet has been officially welcomed as the new E-Data Stream State Minister at the Ministry of Revenues. Appointed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), his entry was marked by a handover ceremony attended by Minister of Revenue Aynalem Nigussie. Dawit brings a track record of leadership experience and is expected to advance the ministry's digital data systems. Minister Aynalem underscored the growing importance of data-driven governance, expressing confidence in Dawit’s ability to support the government's broader digital transformation agenda. She encouraged him to make full use of his background to deliver on institutional mandates, particularly in strengthening e-data performance across the ministry. She also wished him a productive tenure as he takes the helm  of the ministry's digital overhaul.  


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