21/09/2025
NEWS RELEASE
Brigadier General Dereje Megersa Eseta, CEO of Ethiopian Army Foundation Promoted to Major General Amid Nationwide Military Elevations.
Adama, Ethiopia — September 21, 2025 — Adama Garment Industry proudly announces the promotion of its Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Dereje Megersa Eseta, to the esteemed rank of Major General, following a sweeping elevation of 66 senior military officers sanctioned by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
On behalf of the entire workforce of Adama Garment Industry, Colonel Mekonnen Beyene Degefa, General Manager of AGI, issued a heartfelt congratulatory message:
“We extend our warmest congratulations to Major General Dereje Megersa Eseta on this well-deserved promotion. His visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to national service have inspired not only the military but also industrial unites like us. At Adama Garment Industry, we are proud to work for the Ethiopian Army Foundation in supporting our country’s defense needs. This promotion is a testament to excellence, patriotism, and dedication — values we deeply share.”
Major General Dereje Megersa Eseta has been instrumental in leading the Ethiopian Army Foundation, a strategic institution tasked with supporting the welfare, logistics, and modernization efforts of the national army. His promotion reflects not only his distinguished service record but also his leadership in advancing the Foundation’s mission during a time of evolving national security challenges.
The promotion of senior officers, including Major General Dereje, is seen as a strategic move to reinforce the leadership structure of the ENDF and ensure operational effectiveness across all regions.
Once again AGI and employees extends our heartfelt congratulations to Major General Dereje Megersa Eseta and all newly promoted officers. Their elevation marks a renewed commitment to safeguarding Ethiopia’s sovereignty and advancing its defense modernization agenda.
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