As Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala resumes her role as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the former Nigerian Finance Minister went straight into business, as she was at a meeting of the Congress of the WTO.
She makes double history as the first woman and first African to be in the role.
In her first day in office, the former former World Bank Vice President said she’s in one of the most important institutions in the world. She indicated her readiness for the huge task ahead of the organisation.
Okonjo-Iweala saw off competition from several strong contenders before becoming the chosen candidate for the top office of the WTO.
She’s an experienced economist and one of the most respected Africans in the world.
