Chief Executive of Eritrea

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Chief Executive of Eritrea
Emblem of Eritrea 1952-1962.svg
Coat of arms of Eritrea during the Federation with Ethiopia
Formation15 September 1952
First holder Tedla Bairu
Final holder Asfaha Woldemikael
Abolished20 May 1960

The Chief Executive of Eritrea was the head of government of autonomous Eritrea within the Federation of Ethiopia and Eritrea. It was first held by Tedla Bairu while its last occupant was Asfaha Woldemikael.

On 20 May 1960 the post was dissolved and replaced by the "Chief Administrator of Eritrea", which was appointed by the Emperor of Ethiopia Haile Selassie I. This in effect dissolved the federal structure and was a prelude to the official annexation of Eritrea as a province of Ethiopia on 14 November 1962.

List of Chief Executives of Eritrea (1952–1960)

#NameNotesAssumed officeLeft office
1 Tedla Bairu 15 September 195229 July 1955
2 Araya Wassie Acting29 July 19558 August 1955
3 Asfaha Woldemikael Continued as "Chief Administrator" until 14 November 19628 August 195520 May 1960

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