Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has hailed the reappointment of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for a second four-year term.
According to the statement by the Special Adviser to the Nigerian President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described the reappointment as a testament to Okonjo-Iweala’s exceptional leadership and the trust the international community places in her ability to foster sustainable global economic development.
“The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation WTO,” the statement said.
The Nigerian leader expressed confidence that Okonjo-Iweala’s leadership will continue to solidify the WTO’s role as a “critical pillar of inclusive global economic growth and good governance” in the years ahead.
Okonjo-Iweala’s first term will expire on August 31, 2025, with the second term commencing on September 1, 2025.
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