December 19, 2024
Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as the next Director-General of the WTO

Okonjo-Iweala confirmed as the next Director-General of the WTO

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Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the new Director General of the World Trade Organisation.

According to Arise News, she emerged victorious in the contest over her South Korean rival, Ms Yoo Myung-hee, by a wide margin.

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Okonjo-Iweala’s victory is expected to be announced formally by the WTO later today.

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