Okonjo-Iweala Will Excel In Her New Role As WTO Head – Buhari

Okonjo-Iweala becomes the first African and first female to lead the WTO

President Muhammadu Buhari says he has no doubt that Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will excel in her new position as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

Following the confirmation of her appointment on Monday, President Buhari congratulated Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment which he says brings joy and honour to the country.

“As the Harvard-educated and renowned economist takes up another onerous task of service to the world and humanity, the President believes her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind,” the statement quoted the President as saying.

According to the statement by his media aide, the president affirmed that Okonjo-Iweala, who over the years set major records of economic reforms in Nigeria as Minister of Finance, and later Minister of Foreign Affairs, will excel in her new position and validate the global mandate of repositioning and strengthening the multilateral institution for the greater good of all.

Okonjo-Iweala became the first woman and the first African to lead the international trade body. Her term is scheduled to start on March 1.

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