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;