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What did the minister say?
Tikvah Education reported on Meskerem 28, 2019 E.C. (8 October 2026) that Brihanu Negga (Prof.), who had been reappointed Education Minister, spoke to Fana Media Corporation about the sector's reforms. He said the reform in education has not been fully completed.
He told Fana that the Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed (Dr.), wants the reform to reach its goal in the form in which it began. The ministry will work on it with more determination than before, he said.
According to the minister, two main tasks follow: changing the education system at its core, and maintaining the quality of education. The report does not describe how either will be done.
Who does the change affect?
The interview does not say which grades, regions, schools or institutions the reforms cover. It speaks of the education sector as a whole, so students, parents, teachers and school leaders all work within it, but no particular group is named as a target.
The report does not say whether any group is excluded from the reforms.
Which dates are attached?
| Event | Date in both calendars |
|---|---|
| Minister's reappointment reported | Meskerem 28, 2019 E.C. (8 October 2026) |
The interview does not give a date for completing the reforms, a stage they must reach, or a final deadline. No date has been given for the change to the system or for the quality measures.
What can readers do now?
Watch for a published plan
Look for the ministry's plan for the reforms, with dates and measures. No such plan is described in the report.
Check the ministry's own channels
Follow the Ministry of Education's own posts and notices for any statement that confirms the minister's remarks.
Ask your school
If you are a parent or teacher, ask your school's leadership whether any of the reform changes have reached the school yet.
What came before this?
The reforms were started before this interview, and the minister now says they must be finished. The report does not describe what the reforms are, when they began or what they have changed so far.
The report summarises an interview the minister gave to Fana Media Corporation after his reappointment.
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