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World Trade Organization names its first female, African Director-General

World Trade Organization names its first female, African Director-General
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NIGERIA: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Becomes First African Female Director-General of World Trade Organization

NIGERIA: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Becomes First African Female Director-General of World Trade Organization
ABUJA, MARCH 2, 2021 (CISA) –The World Trade Organization (WTO) has appointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General and the first woman of African descent to hold the position.
“This is a very significant moment for the WTO. On behalf of the General Council, I extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the WTO’s next Director-General and formally welcome her to this General Council meeting,” said the General Council Chair David Walker of New Zealand who, together with co-facilitators Ambassadors Dacio Castillo (Honduras) and Harald Aspelund (Iceland) led the nine-month selection process.

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Akufo-Addo congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as WTO boss

He expressed delight at the fact that her election was by consensus of the General Council of the WTO, thereby making Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala “the first woman and first African to occupy the of Director-General of the Organisation.”
“I am of the firm conviction that you are eminently qualified to lead the organisation in these momentous times, and I assure you of the full support of the Government of Ghana in your new role,” President Akufo-Addo added.
The President, in the letter, sent a congratulatory message to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, on the appointment of Dr. Okonjo-Iweala to her new position.

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WTO welcomes its first female, African chief

GENEVA - The 164 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday agreed to appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance minister of Nigeria, as the next director-general, said the WTO in a press release.

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Nigeria's Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala chosen as WTO boss [ARTICLE]

“This is a very significant moment for the WTO. On behalf of the General Council, I extend our warmest congratulations to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the WTO’s next Director-General and formally welcome her to this General Council meeting,” said General Council Chair David Walker of New Zealand who, together with co-facilitators Amb. Dacio Castillo (Honduras) and Amb. Harald Aspelund (Iceland) led the nine-month DG selection process.
“Dr Ngozi, on behalf of all members I wish to sincerely thank you for your graciousness in these exceptional months, and for your patience. We look forward to collaborating closely with you, Dr Ngozi, and I am certain that all members will work with you constructively during your tenure as Director-General to shape the future of this organization,” he added.

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WTO appoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as new director-general

Geneva, Feb 16 : Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) agreed by consensus to appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance minister of Nigeria,

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WTO picks Nigerian woman as Director-General

The members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) made history yesterday (February 16) when the General Council agreed by consensus to select Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria as the organization’s seventh Director-General.

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WTO welcomes its first female, African chief - World News

2021-02-16 12:48:21 GMT2021-02-16 20:48:21(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
　　File photo taken on July 15, 2020 shows Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala attending a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland. The 164 members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday agreed to appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance minister of Nigeria, as the next director-general, said the WTO in a press release. (WTO/Handout via Xinhua)
GENEVA, Feb. 15 (Xinhua) -- Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday agreed by consensus to appoint Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance minister of Nigeria, as the next director-general, said the WTO in a press release.
The decision was made at a special meeting of the WTO's General Council at which the World Bank veteran was formally selected.

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WTO welcomes its first female, African chief--China Economic Net

WTO welcomes its first female, African chief--China Economic Net
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