Dr. Okonjo Iweala
10 Nov
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria is now the sole candidate for a second term as the director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The WTO announced that Okonjo-Iweala, a former Nigerian finance minister, agreed to extend her leadership for a second term. “Nominations for Director-General closed; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as sole candidate,” the WTO stated on…
1 Oct
As Nigeria celebrates its 64th Independence Anniversary, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), praised the nation's resilience and entrepreneurial spirit amidst global challenges. In a post on X.com on Tuesday, Okonjo-Iweala stressed that despite the difficult times, Nigerians should appreciate being “one of the most interesting countries in the world.” She…
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