Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria has been officially appointed as the next WTO Director-General. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021.
The latest development has been confirmed by WTO via their twitter handle;
BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala from Nigeria is appointed as the next WTO Director-General.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala makes history as the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO.
Her term starts on the 1st of March 2021.
More details soon. #WTODG@NOIweala pic.twitter.com/2RJkkfK2Id
— WTO (@wto) February 15, 2021
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WTO members took the decision to appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world #WTODG
Details shortly…
