Just-ln: Okonjo-Iweala Emerges World Trade Organization DG
Francis Tayor
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonji-Iweala has emerged the new Director General of the World Trade Organisation.
It was reported that Okonjo-Iweala was chosen as the final candidate for the much-coveted role. She polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat South Korea’s trade minister at the final stage of the race.
She has broken many records, including becoming the first African to occupy win that office at the WTO.
The official announcement is expected to be made by the WTO at 3pm Nigerian time today, the statement adds.
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