Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The President in a congratulatory message endorsed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga noted 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 Express confidence 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.
He pointed out that 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 further 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.
Recall, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, a renowned Development Economist, made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO.
The former Nigeria’s Minister of Fnance’s first term as the seventh Director-General of the WTO will expire on August 31, 2025, while her second term begins on September 1.
