Takele Uma Banti (Oromo: Takala Umaa Bantii) is an Ethiopian politician who is currently serving as the CEO of Ethio-Djibouti Railways since 2024.[1] He was the Minister of Mines and Petroleum from 2020 to 2023.[2][3] He also served as Mayor of Addis Ababa from 2018 to 2020.[4]
Takele Uma Banti | |
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ታከለ ኡማ ባንቲ Takala Umaa Bantii | |
 Takele in 2019 | |
| CEO of Ethio-Djibouti Railways | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Abdi Zenebe |
| Minister of Mines and Petroleum | |
| In office 18 August 2020 – 14 January 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Abiy Ahmed |
| Preceded by | Samuel Urkato |
| Succeeded by | Habtamu Tegegne |
| 31st Mayor of Addis Ababa | |
| In office 17 July 2018 – 18 August 2020 | |
| Deputy | Solomon Kidane |
| Preceded by | Diriba Kuma |
| Succeeded by | Adanech Abebe |
| Head of the Oromia Transport Bureau | |
| In office November 2016 – 2018 | |
| General Manager of Oromia Urban Land Sectors | |
| In office September 2013 – November 2016 | |
| Mayor of Sululta, Oromia Region | |
| In office 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ethiopia |
| Education | Harvard University Addis Ababa University (BSc, MSc) |
| Website | MoMP |
Early life and education
editTakele was born in the town of Ambo, located in Shewa, Ethiopia. He holds a Master's in Business Administration from Harvard University. He then possessed a Master's in Environmental Engineering and a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering, both obtained from Addis Ababa University. He has certifications from Harvard University and the Galilee International Management Institute, as well as a Master of Science in Economics from Addis Ababa University.[5]
Career
editMayor of Addis Ababa
editTakele worked for several years as an associate partner in political offices of Ethiopia and others. On 17 July 2018, he was elected as Mayor of Addis Ababa by Addis Ababa City Council saving as deputy mayor.[6] The election was made during the 5th extraordinary session in accordance with the revised proclamation by the House of people's Representatives and was succeeded by Diriba Kuma.[7][8]
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On 16 October 2019, he formed new cabinet which approved by the administration council where 19 officials from head of different offices were appointed. The session was attended by 89 members, three of the nominees were women, 79 members favor of nomination while the three were against and seven were abstained.[9][10][11]
Minister of Mines and Petroleum
editTakele was appointed as Minister of Mines and Petroleum of Ethiopia from 18 August 2020 to 14 January 2023.[12][13] As a minister of mines and Petroleum, his strategic leadership led to increase in gold exports, solidifying the mining sector as a major contributor to Ethiopia's foreign exchange earnings, from there he established a partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and Addis Ababa Institute of Technology to offer a dual Masters program in Mining and Petroleum Engineering.[14][15]
Ethio-Djibouti Railway
editOn 16 July 2024, Takele was appointed as chief executive officer of the Ethio-Djibouti Railways by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.[16][17]
References
edit- ^ Insight, Addis (2024-07-16). "Takele Uma Returns to Leadership as Ethio-Djibouti Railway CEO". Addis Insight. Retrieved 2024-08-20.
- ^ "Takele Uma Banti". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
- ^ "The Council of Ministers". Prime Ministers Office.
- ^ "Takele Uma Benti, Mayor of Addis Ababa". Harvard University Marshal. February 13, 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-10-13. Retrieved February 13, 2020.
- ^ "About the Minister". MoM. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Admin. "Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Ministry of Mines and Petroleum of Ethiopia". World Economic Forum.
- ^ "Addis Ababa Gets New Mayor". ENA English. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ "Council | FDRE Office of the Prime Ministers". www.pmo.gov.et. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Fortune, (Addis). "Takele Uma Forms New Cabinet". Retrieved 2024-01-13.
- ^ Fortune, (Addis). "Takele Uma Forms New Cabinet". Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Zenebe, Wudineh (2018-07-17). "Takele Appointed As De Facto Mayor Of Addis Ababa". www.thereporterethiopia.com. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ "About the Minister". MoM. Retrieved 2022-05-25.
- ^ St, Addis; ard (2023-01-14). "#NewsAlert: Council of Ministers sees off four members "with honors"". Addis Standard. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "About the Minister". MoM. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ AfricaNews (January 5, 2019). "Ethiopia's Addis Ababa bolsters 'sister city' ties with Washington DC". Africanews. Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ "News - Ethio-Djibouti Railway". Retrieved 2024-08-18.
- ^ Insight, Addis (2024-07-16). "Takele Uma Returns to Leadership as Ethio-Djibouti Railway CEO". Addis Insight. Retrieved 2024-08-18.