Towards AU Highest Office
H
istory is chock-full of women who made incredible contributions to society, yet are not much-trumpeted and appreciated by the public. From pioneers and political dissidents to inventors and astrophysicists, the remarkable and magnificent deeds of these historical female figures deserve appreciation on must-read lists. One of the veterans, observant, quick-witted and tenacious Ethiopian scholars is Professor Hirut Woldemariam, who has served the government and people of Ethiopia by assuming four Ministerial positions so far. She was also the first female Vice President of Addis Ababa University. Professor Hirut worked as an instructor and researcher in the same university for more than 25 years. A mother of three, Hirut now appears to be Ethiopia’s Candidate for AU Commissioner of Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation (ESTI). She tells her professional and political path to ABN. 10
Abyssinia Business Nework የካቲት
ወር 2013 February 2021
