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BY AKLILE TSIGE
Zelalem Merawi
General Manager
Zelalem Tour and Travel Agent,
and Ker Ezhi Leather

Born in Ambo, West Oromia Regional State, Zelalem Merawi grew up there until the age of six, he then
moved to different parts of Ethiopia, including Addis Alem and eventually to Addis Ababa where he had
completed his secondary education at Shemeles Habte Comprehensive Secondary School. Zelalem had
gone through various rigorous hardships to reach where he is now; at very young age he has worked at
a garage and as a shoe shine boy to sustain his own and family’s life.

Having completed his secondary education, he had begun working as a driver for his uncle’s vehicle with
a monthly salary of 300 birr; and later he was employed by a tour and travel company .As a child Zelalem
was highly inspired by local guides who used to help visitors at Addis Alem town where there are tourist
attractions like Emperor Menelik Palace and Saint Mary Church. This had opened doors toZelalem to
follow his childhood dreams, to establish his own tour and travel, and superior quality leather products
sale companies.

AklileTsige, ABN Editor-in-Chief speaks to General Manager and Owner of Zelalem Tour and Travel
Agent, and Ker Ezhi Leather products Sale, Zelalem Merawi on his life path and business matters.

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