President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, former Coordinating Minister for the Economy and Minister of Finance, on her unanimous re-election on Friday as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The president’s felicitation was contained in a congratulatory message issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Okonjo-Iweala, a 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 September 1.
President Tinunu conveyed his delight about Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s unanimous appointment for a second four-year term noting that it demonstrated the trust and confidence the international community placed in her leadership to advance multilateral trade for sustainable global development.
President Tinubu expressed his optimism that 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.
President Tinubu assured 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.
