Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has finally written her name in the book of history as she has been confirmed as the next Director-General of the World Trade Organisation at a special general meeting. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. “WTO members have just agreed to…
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has appealed to President Mohammed Buhari to put a smile on her face by making one final push within the week to beat the Koreans and bring the WTO DG position to Nigeria, adding that she is very proud of her country for all the support. The former Minister of Finance made…
Nigeria’s contender in the race for the post of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee has advanced to the final stage, which has never had a woman serve as director general in its 25-year history. The international body disclosed today 8th October that WTO members have…
Nigerian candidate Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who is contesting for the post of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has scaled through to the second stage of the selection process. The international body disclosed that the five candidates were chosen from eight others after due consultations. The five candidates will now move on for…