Nigerians React To Okonjo-Iweala’s Confirmation As DG, WTO -

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala makes history, with the confirmation as WTO DG.
WTO confirmed her appointment at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world.

Nigerians on social media have jubilated over Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO.

Ngozi Okonjo’s appointment was confirmed on Monday at a special meeting of the WTO special council.

With the appointment, Okonjo-Iweala became the first Nigerian, first African, and the first woman to hold this prestigious position.

Her appointment has stirred Nigerians’ reactions on social media who applauded her and described the new position as well deserved.

Here are some comments gathered by EKO HOT BLOG from Twitter;

@PeterObi “Dr. (Mrs) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala @NOIwealahas always been a shinning star, not just in our country Nigeria, but across the world where her leadership impact has been felt.

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@IAOkowa “On behalf of all Deltans, I join all Nigerians in congratulating one of our most renowned citizens, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, on her emergence as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

@DrOlufunmilayo “Former MD World Bank 2007, First female Finance Minister Nigeria 2003, Euromoney Global Finance Minister 2005, 2021, the world’s first female and first African DG of World Trade Organization. If not that we are an insane country, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is a material for President.

@AbdulMahmud01 “I like Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Years of living outside our shores haven’t changed her naija accent. Those who haven’t seen Madame Tussauds or climb the London Eye go dey form phone!

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