Nigeria’s former minister of finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been confirmed the Director General of World Trade Organisation, WTO. Her confirmation was revealed by the organization via its official tweeter handle @WTO.org. According to the tweet, “members made history today (15 February) when the General Council agreed by consensus to select Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has finally shut critics up over claims that she was not nominated for the job by President Muhammadu Buhari but Former U.S president Donald Trump. But speaking on Monday when Buhari hosted her in Abuja, Okonjo-Iweala acknowledged that the president Buhari nominated and campaigned for her … Read more
Managing Director of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Bashorun Askia Ogieh, has applauded the emergence of Nigeria’s former Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation. The DESOPADEC boss in a statement yesterday, said: “At a time our country is bogged down by unsavoury tales of … Read more
President Muhammadu buhari has expressed his position on the decision of United States of America to withdraw its obstacle in the path of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala to becoming the leader of World Trade Organization (WTO).
Former Nigerian minister of finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala assumed office on March 1,2021 as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Dr Ngozi was confirmed for the role on February 15, 2021 after a long debate. Her confirmation as Director General of the World Trade Organization makes her the first woman as well as the … Read more
Governor of Delta state, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following are appointment as the new Director-General of the World Trade Organization. Okonjo-Iweala was confirmed on Monday after months of consultation among members of the General Council. Okowa wasted no time in congratulating the Delta-born former minister of finance upon her historic appointment. … Read more
Director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has narrated how her life was threatened for saving Nigeria huge sums of money from fraudulent oil subsidy during her time as the country’s finance minister. Okonjo-Iweala who served as finance minister under the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan narrated her ordeals during an … Read more
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has expressed displeasure over the inequity in accessing COVID-19 vaccines. Okonjo-Iweala stated this in New York after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. Addressing journalists after the meeting at Millennium Plaza, Manhattan, New York, Okonjo-Iweala said she briefed Buhari on efforts to mobilise COVID-19 … Read more
Director of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the European Union (EU) has filed complaints against Nigeria over restrictions imposed on milk and dairy products importation. Okonjo-Iweala, who is currently in Nigeria, held a meeting with the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele in Abuja on Tuesday. As part of … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has taken to social media to express her sadness over murder of Dr. Chike Akunyili. Dr Chike, husband to late NAFDAC DF, Prof Dora Akunyili, was brutally killed by unknown gunmen along with 8 other persons including his driver and escort team on Tuesday September 28, … Read more
The director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has arrived in Nigeria for a one-week working visit. This is her first visit to Nigeria since she assumed office as the first female and first African WTO DG on March 1. Okonjo-Iweala was received by Nasir Sani-Gwarzo, the permanent secretary of the ministry of … Read more
Director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on Africa countries to stop relying on developed countries for COVID vaccine and other pharmaceuticals, but spring to action on being self-reliant. Okonjo-Iweala who disclosed that Africa continent imports 90 percent of its vaccines and pharmaceuticals was speaking virtually at this year’s National Diaspora … Read more
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nigerian Former finance minister has taken to her Twitter handle to celebrate her son, Uchechi Iweala following his emergence as one of the first spinal surgeons in Maryland to perform a successful navigated lumbar spinal fusion using a robot. “Congratulations Dr. Uchechi Iweala, on being one of the first spinal surgeons in Maryland … Read more
Who are the most powerful women in Africa? Africa, a continent rich in diversity and untapped potential, has been witnessing a remarkable transformation in recent years, largely attributed to the contributions of powerful and influential women. These trailblazers have broken barriers, shattered glass ceilings, and made significant strides in various fields, from politics to business, … Read more
In recent years, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged as a prominent figure on the global stage. Her incredible journey from a small village in Nigeria to becoming the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is an inspiring tale of perseverance and dedication. This article explores the remarkable rise of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, highlighting her achievements, challenges, … Read more
Director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has expressed her appreciation for the “wise counsel” of Kamala Harris, US vice-president, in the aftermath of their call on the need for reforms in the global trade body. In a tweet on Friday, Kamala Harris said: “l spoke with WTO Director General Dr Okonjo-Iweala. We … Read more