Shewit Shanka
Ethiopian politician
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Shewit Shanka Shashigo, (Wolaytta: Shaashigo Shankka Shawito, Amharic: ሸዊት ሻንካ ሻሽጎ) is an Ethiopian politician who has served as Minister of Culture and Sport since July 2024.[1]
Shewit Shanka | |
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| Minister of Culture and Sport | |
| Assumed office 3 July 2024 | |
| Appointed by | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Kajela Merdassa |
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| Party | Prosperity Party |
Career
Shewit represents Wolaitans in the House of Peoples' Representatives as a delegate from Boloso Sore 2 constituency.[2] 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.[3][4] She also served as manager of Addis Ababa Education and Training Quality Professional Competence and Assessment Assurance Authority.[5]