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Head of Bureau | Oromia Bureau of Agriculture

Head of Bureau

Leadership overview and key directorates of the Oromia Bureau of Agriculture

Head of Bureau
Mr. Getu Gemechu
Head of Bureau, OBA

Provides overall leadership, strategic direction, and coordination of all Bureau activities and ensures alignment with regional and national agricultural policies.

Leadership Structure

Our Directorates

Key directorates and leadership offices under the Oromia Bureau of Agriculture

Daayirektara Tajaajila Seeraa

Deputy Head of Extension and Coordination

Manages the day-to-day operations of the Bureau, oversees implementation of programs, and ensures accountability in resource utilization.

Daayirektera Qophii Karooraa

Program Director

Deputy Head overseeing program implementation, planning, and coordination of all Bureau activities across the region.

Daayirektoreetii TQO

Crop Production Director

Responsible for crop husbandry, improved seed distribution, agronomic practices, and agricultural productivity enhancement.

Daayirektoreti Koorniyaa Idileessuu

Director of Livestock and Training

Manages livestock development, veterinary services, fisheries management, pastoralist support, and extension training programs.

Garee Carraa Hojii Uumuu

Investment Director

Promotes agricultural investment, facilitates public-private partnerships, and supports agribusiness development initiatives.

Daayirektara Oditii

Investment Affairs Director

Promotes agricultural investment, facilitates public-private partnerships, and supports agribusiness development across Oromia.

Daayirektareetii Hordoffii fi Dagaagina Namuusaa

Director of Planning and Budget

Oversees budget management, resource planning, and strategic coordination for all agricultural programs and initiatives.

Daayirektoreetii Qonna Magaalaa

Deputy Head and Regional Representatives

Deputy Head Office and Regional Representatives Office serving 23 major cities across the Oromia region.

Daayirektoreetii Qabeenya Uumamaa

Natural Resources Director

Oversees sustainable land management, forest development, watershed management, and natural resource conservation programs.

Daayirektoreetii Dagaagina Garee

Cooperative Development Director

Promotes agricultural cooperative development, farmer organizations, and collective marketing initiatives across Oromia.

Daayirektoreetii Gurgurtaa Qonna

Agricultural Marketing Director

Facilitates agricultural market development, value chain promotion, and market information systems for farmers and agribusinesses.

Daayirektoreetii Bishaan Makaalaa

Irrigation and Water Management Director

Manages irrigation schemes, small-scale water harvesting, and sustainable water resource utilization for agricultural production.

Organizational Structure

Bureau Offices

Administrative and support offices under the Oromia Bureau of Agriculture

Head of Bureau

Overall Leadership

Deputy Head

Program Coordination

Legal Services

Accountability & Compliance

Planning & Budget

Strategic Planning

HR & Administration

Personnel Management

Regional Offices

23 Regional Representatives