10 Facts About Lemma Megersa

Lemma Megersa is an Ethiopian politician who served as the Minister of Defense from 2019 to 2020.

Lemma Megersa was the president of the Oromia Region and deputy chairman of the ruling party in the region, the Oromo Democratic Party.

Since the formation of the Prosperity Party, Lemma has been independent.

Lemma Megersa completed his secondary education at General Tadesse Biru Secondary School.

Lemma Megersa received a bachelor's degree from Addis Ababa University in Political Science and International Relations, and later graduated with a master's degree in International Relations from the same university.

Lemma Megersa served as speaker of Caffee, the Oromia regional parliament, before becoming regional president in October 2016.

One of the first reforms Lemma Megersa tried to undertake was to prevent the interference of the federal police in the state affairs of Oromia region.

Lemma Megersa called for respect of the constitution and let the region exercise its constitutional power.

Lemma Megersa took measures on investment projects that were operating in violation of rules or not benefiting the region.

Lemma Megersa is a board member of the Assemblies of God in Ethiopia.