By Jennifer Y Omiloli
48-year-old Naomi Campbell, who is one of the most recognizable models from the 80s, took to her Instagram account to pour praises on Okonjo-Iweala.
“The only person I wanted to meet this year at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland over a beautiful dinner we shared our strength’s and hope. The BRILLIANT & BEAUTIFUL Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; globally acclaimed economist, Nigeria’s first female Minister of Finance, active board member for a variety of large and impactful organizations like the African Risk Capacity, Standard Chartered Bank and Twitter – she’s one of Fortune’s 50 Greatest World Leaders in 2015 and Forbes Top 100 Most Powerful Women In The World, 2011-2014. Ngozi, you are the epitome of #BLACKEXCELLENCE and a trailblazer for women around the world!! I’m inspired by your intelligence and vision, you are history in the making” Campbell said.
The two icons met at the 2019 World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland.
“Thank you Naomi Campbell for such kind words. And thank you for all you are doing to make fashion, architecture, and technology accessible to those without access on the continent, and for being a voice for people of African origin in the industry and around the world.” the economist said.
Thank you @NaomiCampbell for such kind words. And thank you for all you are doing to make fashion, architecture, and technology accessible to those without access on the continent, and for being a voice for people of African origin in the industry and around the world. pic.twitter.com/hMV8uUbK2a
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) February 18, 2019
