October 13, 2026
Addis Ababa, October 8, 2019 (Melmi):— Engineer Mohammed Abdurahman, who has led the Ethiopian Roads Administration as Director General for the past four years, has been appointed by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed as the Minister of Urban and Infrastructure, effective October 8, 2019.
Engineer Mohammed Abdurahman holds a first degree in Civil Engineering from Addis Ababa University and a master’s degree in Construction Management from the United Kingdom.
He has made significant contributions to the Ethiopian Roads Administration over the course of more than 20 years, serving in various capacities—including as an engineer, regional director, and deputy director general—to improve the country’s road sector and expand its network coverage.
Engineer Mohammed has also effectively led the Ethiopian Design, Supervision, and Construction Enterprise as Director General, and has served as the Director General of the Ethiopian Roads Administration since 2015. Throughout his 24-year career in the road sector—serving in roles ranging from technical specialist to high-level leadership—Engineer Mohammed Abdurahman has undertaken various domestic and international training programs focused on the field. Leveraging the knowledge gained, he has made significant contributions to the sector’s success by conducting studies and formulating strategies related to road infrastructure.
The Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure family extends a warm welcome to Engineer Mohammed Abdurahman and sincerely wishes him a tenure marked by success and achievement.
