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Minister felicitates Okonjo- Iweala for re-appointment as WTO DG

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has felicitated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on her reappointment as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

In a statement issued on Saturday by the Minister’s media team, Sulaiman-Ibrahim stated that the remarkable achievements of the former Minister of Finance, underscores her exceptional leadership,unwavering dedication, and transformative contributions to global trade in her capacity as the Director General.

She noted that as the first African woman to lead the WTO, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala continues to break barriers and set an inspiring example for Nigerian women and girls.

The statement read, “On behalf of all Nigerian women, I am extending my heartfelt congratulations to our own Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala on her reappointment as DG of WTO, which is a well-deserved testament to her tireless commitment to fostering global economic progress and equity.”

“She is a huge inspiration to, not only Nigerian women but globally. We are proud of her achievements and the pride and honour she has brought to our dear country Nigeria.”

“Her exceptional career and expertise in economics and international development with focus on economic reforms, poverty reduction, and global trade, has earned her numerous accolades and goodwill.”

The minister has urged Nigerian women and girls to follow the path of self belief, dedication and commitment just like Okonjo- Iwuala prayed that Okonjo- Iwuala.

However, the two term WTO leader expressed her gratitude to the organization’s 166 member nation’s and pledged to continue to run a responsive, inclusive and results – driven leadership to ensure organization continues to advance an equitable global trading system.

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