Ethiopia: Torch Passed, Headwinds Ahead: Eyob Tekalign Takes Helm of Nbe At Critical Juncture

Ethiopia: Torch Passed, Headwinds Ahead: Eyob Tekalign Takes Helm of Nbe At Critical Juncture

Addis Abeba -- In early September 2025, Mamo Mihretu announced his resignation as Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), marking the end of a tenure that spanned seven years in senior economic leadership roles. Two weeks after Mamo's departure, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed Eyob Tekalign (PhD) as the new Governor of the NBE. Eyob, who previously served as State Minister at the Ministry of Finance and earlier led the National Plan…