የተከበሩ ወ/ሮ አየለች እሸቴ ወ/ሰማያት

Biography of Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat Current Position: State Minister for General Education, Ministry of Education. Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat was born to her father, Mr. Eshete W/Semayat Mebrate, and her mother, Mrs. Worknesh Kebede Belayhun, in Bergibi Kebele, in an area locally known as Gadilo Ber. She grew up with her parents, sisters, and brother. Her parents raised her with strong moral values, instilling in her the good character and strong personality they themselves embodied. She began her education at Bergibi Primary School and attended Ataye Secondary School. After completing Grade 12, she received training in the teaching profession and began her career as a teacher at the school where she had studied. After serving as a teacher for three years, she worked various leadership positions in Efrata Gidim Woreda, eventually serving as Deputy Administrator. She also served various leadership positions in the North Shewa Zone. Currently, Mrs. Ayelech Eshete serves as the State Minister for General Education at the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, where she continues to serve diligently as a public servant. She pursued her higher education at Addis Ababa University, where she earned a Master's degree in Public Administration. Throughout her professional career, Mrs. Ayelech has dedicated herself to promoting children's welfare and best interests, advancing women's rights and empowerment, and strengthening youth participation. Her professional experience includes serving as a member of the House of People's Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and as Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Women, Children, and Youth Affairs. In addition, Mrs. Ayelech has served in various State Minister positions. These include State Minister for Human Resource Development and Administration, State Minister at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, and State Minister at the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Affairs. During her tenure as a member of a parliamentary standing committee and as State Minister at the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, she worked diligently to protect the rights and interests of vulnerable segments of society, particularly children. Mrs. Ayelech has also served on various boards and councils, including the Health Insurance Board, the Board of the Education and Training Authority (formerly the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency), the Pardon Board, the Private Social Security Board, the Ethiopian Prosthetic and Orthotic Service Board, and the National Rehabilitation Commission Council. Currently, she serves as a board member of Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise. This role reflects her continued commitment to creating a positive impact across various sectors of society and contributing to community development. Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat Current Position: State Minister for General Education, Ministry of Education She was born in 1965 E.C. (1972/73 G.E.) to her father, Mr. Eshete W/Semayat Mebrate, and her mother, Mrs. Worknesh Kebede Belayhun, in Bergibi Kebele, in an area locally known as Gadilo Ber. She grew up alongside her parents, sisters, and brother. Her parents raised her with strong moral values, instilling in her the good character and solid personality they themselves embodied. Upon reaching school age, she attended Bergibi Primary School and Ataye Secondary School. After completing Grade 12, she trained in the teaching profession and began her career as a teacher at the school where she had studied. After serving as a teacher for three years, she worked in various leadership positions in Efrata Gidim Woreda, rising to the level of Deputy Administrator. Furthermore, she served in leadership roles within the North Shewa Zone Administration. Starting in 1998 E.C. (2005/06 G.E.), representing the Efeson constituency, she diligently and faithfully served in the House of People's Representatives of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia up to the 5th Parliamentary Term. During her time in Parliament until 2009 E.C. (2016/17 G.E.), she served both as a Member of Parliament and as a Standing Committee Chairperson. Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat earned her Master's degree in Public Administration from Addis Ababa University and her Bachelor's degree in Development Administration from the Ethiopian Civil Service University. Since 2009 E.C. (2016/17 G.E.), Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat has served in various ministries as a State Minister. Her appointments include State Minister of Public Service and Human Resource Development, State Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, and State Minister of Women, Children, and Social Affairs. Currently, Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat continues her public service as the State Minister for General Education at the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia. Mrs. Ayelech has also served on various boards and councils. Among these are the Health Insurance Board, the Board of the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency of Ethiopia, the Pardon Board, the Private Social Security Board, the Ethiopian Prosthetic and Orthotic Service Board, and the National Rehabilitation Commission Council. She also currently serves as the President of the Ethiopian Women's Federation. Throughout her professional career, Mrs. Ayelech Eshete has served the public with absolute integrity and dedication. She has been making relentless efforts in the process of shaping generations by ensuring quality education. And, she has worked tirelessly to enhance women's participation and benefits, safeguard children's rights and welfare, and ensure youth engagement and empowerment. She is a dedicated, hardworking leader who continues to serve her people and country with perseverance. Mrs. Ayelech Eshete W/Semayat is married and is the mother of a daughter. She lives lovingly with her family and enjoys working collaboratively and harmoniously with her colleagues and friends