President Bola Tinubu on Friday, congratulated former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her unanimous re-election today as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The renowned development economist and global finance expert made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO.
Her first term as the seventh Director-General of the WTO will expire on August 31, 2025, while the second term begins on September 1.
The Nigerian leader 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.
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“President Tinubu is confident that her 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,” a statement by the
Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga on Friday.
President Tinubu assured Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria’s steadfast support as she consolidated her bold reforms, dedication to equitable global trade practices, and tireless efforts to promote international cooperation.