Nigerian President congratulates Director-General World Trade Organisation
By Kasim Isa Muhammad
Kanempress News
30th November 2024
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was
former Nigerian Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance.
The renowned development economist and global finance expert, Dr Okonjo-Iweala
made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO.
Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s first term as the seventh Director-General of the WTO will expire on August 31, 2025, while the second term begins September 1.
President Tinubu noted with delight that Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s unanimous appointment for a second four-year term demonstrates the trust and confidence the international community places in her leadership to advance multilateral trade for sustainable global development.
President Tinubu is confident that Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s continued leadership will strengthen the international economic organisation’s role as a critical pillar of inclusive global economic growth and good governance in the next four years.
As a committed member of the WTO, ECOWAS, and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Nigeria will continue to support the WTO’s mission to foster a fair, inclusive, and equitable multilateral trading system.
President Tinubu assures Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria’s steadfast support as she consolidates her bold reforms, dedication to equitable global trade practices, and tireless efforts to promote international cooperation.
