Workineh Gebeyehu Reappointed as IGAD Executive Secretary

Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) – The 14th Ordinary Assembly of IGAD heads of state and government has reappointed Workineh Gebeyehu (PhD) to serve as an executive Secretary of the regional bloc for a second term.

I am deeply grateful for the Assembly’s full confidence in me as they have extended my tenure for a second 4-year term. I congratulate Djibouti on assuming the chairmanship and thank Sudan for ably steering the organization during their chairmanship,” he twitted.

The decision was taken at the end of the 14th Ordinary Assembly of IGAD Heads of state and government.

Djibouti has taken over the presidency from Sudan and the Executive Secretary has also congratulated Djibouti on assuming the chairmanship of the organization at the summit, replacing Sudan.

Djibouti President Ismael Omar Guelleh also took over the Chairmanship of the IGAD after Sudan’s term came to an end.