The United States government continues to be greatly encouraged by the steps Ethiopia is taking to liberalize its financial services sector and promote sustainable economic growth, and the milestone we’re celebrating today is an important part of that journey.

Girma Wake, board chairman of Ethio Lease, Yinager Dessie, National Bank Governer, and Abebe Abebayehu, Commissioner of the Ethiopian Investment Commission, arrive at the launching of Ethio Lease at Sheraton Addis on August 8, 2019.

Girma Wake, the former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, along with eight foreign companies and individuals is forming the sixth lease financing company in the country.