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Presidency Commends Dr Okonjo-Iweala Over WTO Position
The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has congratulated Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her appointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.
This was made known in a statement made available by the spokesman to the President, Garba Shehu on Monday, stating that ‘her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind.’
He wrote below:
On behalf of the Federal Government and all Nigerians, President @MBuhari warmly felicitates with former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr @NOIweala on her election as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation @wto, bringing joy and more honour to the country.
As the Harvard-educated and renowned economist takes up another onerous task of service to the world and humanity, the President believes her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind.
President Buhari affirms that Dr Okonjo-Iweala, who over the years set major records of economic reforms in Nigeria as Minister of Finance, and later Minister of Foreign Affairs, will excel in her new position and validate the global mandate of repositioning and strengthening the multilateral institution for the greater good of all.
The President joins family, friends and colleagues in wishing Dr Okonjo-Iweala well in her new endeavour.
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