Nigeria’s NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA has been reappointed as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

This is her second term in office. Her present stint will end on 31 August 2025. She was first elected as the Director General of World Trade Organisation on February 15, 2021.

OKONJO-IWEALA, the first woman and the first African to head the World Trade Organisation was the only candidate in the race and had been all but assured a second term.

The organisation’s 166 members yesterday agreed to give incumbent NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA a second term as director-general.

In her acceptance speech, she promised to get to work immediately and deliver on the results of improving the welfare of people around the world.

Since taking the WTO reins, OKONJO-IWEALA has tried to breathe new life into the fragile organisation, pushing for a fresh focus on areas like climate change and health.

Meanwhile, President BOLA TINUBU has congratulated Dr NGOZI OKONJO-IWEALA, on her unanimous re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

TINUBU in a statement also assured OKONJO-IWEALA of Nigeria’s steadfast support as she consolidates her bold reforms, dedication to equitable global trade practices, and tireless efforts to promote international cooperation