- OPEC, Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala
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The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The OPEC Secretary-General, Dr Barkindo Mohammad, disclosed this in a congratulatory message made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Monday, in Abuja.
NAN reports that Okonjo-Iweala, 66, was appointed director-general of the WTO on Monday by representatives of the 164 member countries.
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“ On behalf of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, allow me to formally extend our sincere and heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency on your fully deserved appointment as the newly elected Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.
“We wish you every success in your new role leading the WTO, a key organisation for the effective functioning of the global economy, and in helping trade flow as freely as possible.
“ We commend the wisdom of the General Council of the WTO for the historic nature of your appointment, as you are the first woman and first person from the continent of Africa, to take up the reigns of the organisation.
“The breadth of support that Your Excellency received during this campaign is testimony to your suitability for the role and lifetime of public service to both our beloved home country, Nigeria, and the international community,’’ he said.
Mohammad noted that Okonjo-Iweala’s candidacy received support from every geographical region and all categories of members recognised in the WTO provisions.
According to him, the appointment comes at an extremely challenging time for the world and the WTO.
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