Finfine, October 21, 2025 The Oromia Investment Board, during its investment board regular meeting held on October 12, 2025, approved investment land for more than 3,163 investors across the region.

The approved investors include domestic investors, foreign direct investors (FDI), leading farmers, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), and cooperative unions that have successfully mobilized capital and transitioned into investment.

According to the Oromia Investment and Industry Bureau, these investors approved during the first quarter of the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year have registered a combined capital exceeding 90.16 billion Birr. Once their projects become fully operational, they are expected to create employment opportunities for more than 284,174 individuals across various sectors, particularly in agriculture, manufacturing, and services.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Ahmad Idris, Head of the Oromia Investment and Industry Bureau, stated that the Oromia Regional Government is giving unprecedented attention to expanding productive investments in the region. He emphasized that such efforts aim to strengthen the regional and national economy, ensure equitable public benefit, create massive job opportunities, and facilitate technology transfer.

Mr. Ahmad further noted that, in line with the directives set by the Oromia Investment Board, all approved investors will receive the necessary support, monitoring, and facilitation to ensure timely and effective implementation of their projects.

The Bureau reaffirmed its commitment to creating a conducive investment climate that fosters sustainable growth, innovation, and inclusive prosperity throughout the Oromia Region.