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5 Nigerians Holding Key Positions in Global Institutions

By Daniel Edu

In this exclusive list, we shine a light on five exceptional individuals who have not only brought honor to Nigeria but have also achieved significant milestones in their respective global roles.

1. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala


– Position: Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
– Description: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist, assumed the role of Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in March 2021.

2. Akinwumi Adesina


– Position: President of the African Development Bank (AfDB)
– Description: Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, a Nigerian economist, has been serving as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) since 2015.

3. Mustafa Balarabe Shehu


– Position: President of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations
– Description: Mustafa Balarabe Shehu, a Nigerian electrical engineer, recently made history as the 17th president of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations, becoming the first Black African to hold this position.

4. Wale Edun


– Position: Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum (World Bank)
– Description: Wale Edun, Nigeria’s current Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, was appointed as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum by the World Bank, marking a significant first for Nigeria.

5. Amina Jane Mohammed

Portrait of Deputy Secretary General Amina J. Mohammed.
Official Portrait

– Position: Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations
– Description: Amina Jane Mohammed, a British Nigerian, currently serves as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Previously, she held the role of Nigerian Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016 and played a key role in the Post-2015 Development Agenda process. She also chairs the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.

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