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NGOZI OKONJO IWEALA
As the DG of the WTO, OI has promised in the past to contribute her quota to the African and world economy.
Months after her election, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has been formally announced as the DG of the WTO.
Following the convening of the special general council meeting, Okonjo-Iweala is expected to be formally appointed DG of the WTO.
President Buhari has reacted to the formal endorsement of Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala by the US for the position of the DG of the WTO.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has reacted as the US Government formally gave their backing to her candidature to lead the WTO.
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has given her opinion on Twitter's suspension of US President, Donald Trump.
Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the first African woman to win Forbes' African of the Year award.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has stated that e-commerce will facilitate the inclusion of MSMEs and women entrepreneurs into the digital economy.
Garba Shehu said President Buhari has reached out to multiple WTO leaders who have ensured their support for Okonjo-Iweala.
The WTO has announced the postponement of its November 9 meeting which was scheduled to publicly announce the new DG.
The rapid spread of coronavirus pandemic in Switzerland could disrupt the WTO’s ability to confirm Okonjo-Iweala as the DG.
Nigeria is making moves to reach out to the US to agreed to appoint Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the WTO.