Faculty of Accounting and Finance Students of St Mary’s university were trained and successfully accomplished their training given for the past 10 weeks by the Ministry of Revenue, in collaboration with the Ethiopian Customs Commission. The intensive training was delivered on Tax Laws and Customs Procedures to the students drawn from 13 universities across Ethiopia. The program aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge and essential skills in the nation’s tax and customs framework.


To mark the successful completion of the program, a graduation ceremony was held on June 21, 2025, at the Capital Hotel. The event was celebrated not only by the trainees who completed the training but also by the institutions that effectively facilitated the training. Addis Ababa University, St. Mary’s University, Admas University, Unity University, Rift Valley University, and Gage University were among the participating universities.


In its first-ever participation, the Faculty of Accounting and Finance of St. Mary’s University stood out as a model of excellence. All the 59 students who took the certification exams passed with flying colors—achieving a 100% success rate. Even more impressively, the highest overall average score was recorded by the students at St. Mary’s University. The top six performers were awarded laptops and mobile phones along with recognition certificates by Customs Commissioner, Ato Debele Kebeta.


During the ceremony, Misraku Molla (PhD), Academic Vice President of the University, delivered a speech, commending the Ministry of Revenue and the Customs Commission for their vision and dedication. He expressed deep appreciation for the students’ hard work and congratulated them on their accomplishments. In addition, St. Mary’s University was recognized with a laptop and certificate of appreciation by W/o Meskerem Debebe, State Minister of of Revenue.


The Faculty of Accounting and Finance of St. Mary’s University extended its sincere thanks to all the staff members for their supports and contributions throughout the training period.