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 … Read more
Okonjo-Iweala is now set to become the first female leader of the WTO. The United States, on Friday, said it was now backing Nigeria’s candidate, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The US, under the administration of Donald Trump, had favoured South Korea’s Trade Minister Yoo Myung-hee. But Myung-hee, earlier on Friday, … Read more
NOVEMBER 6, 2020 The United States had opposed Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala and instead declared it support for South Korean Trade Minister, Yoo Myung-hee to lead the WTO The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has postponed a meeting where members are expected to pick a new Director-General after the United States blocked the candidature of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. The … Read more
Okonjo-Iweala, WTO DG Job President Muhmmadu Buhari on Monday granted former Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala prayers. She requested the President to “make one final push within the week to beat the Koreans and bring this to Nigeria by sending a few letters and placing telephone calls to some world leaders, and also thank others for … Read more