2 Notable alumni of Jimma University
Updated: May 03, 2026 EliteDegrees
Jimma University is ranked #2,838 in the world and #2 in Ethiopia by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 2 notable alumni from Jimma University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with Jimma University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Lemma Megersa
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
minister
Lemma Megersa is an Ethiopian politician who served as the Minister of Defense from 2019 to 2020. He was also the president of the Oromia Region and deputy chairman of the ruling party in the region, the Oromo Democratic Party. Since the formation of the Prosperity Party, Lemma has been independent.
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2. Lia Tadesse
1976-. (aged 50)
politician
physician
Lia Tadesse Gebremedhin is an Ethiopian physician who served as the Minister of Health from 12 March 2020 until 8 February 2024. Prior to her appointment, Lia served as State Minister of Health from November 2018. She also served as an Executive Director at the University of Michigan's Center for International Reproductive Health Training (CIRHT) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, as...
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