Okonjo-Iweala: Happy to be in final rounds of WTO DG race

Nigeria’s candidate for the post of Director General WTO, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has said that she is delighted to make it to the final round of voting for the position, as she appreciated Nigerians for their support.

The two-time finance minister, via her Twitter handle, said “Happy to be in the final round of the WTO DG campaign. Thanks, WTO members for your continued support of my candidacy. I could not have made it without the prayers and support of all Nigerians and friends around the world. Thank you Muhammadu Buhari and all my friends. Aluta continua!”

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Happy to be in the final round of the @wto DG campaign. Thanks, WTO members for your continued support of my candidacy. I could not have made it without the prayers and support of all Nigerians and friends around the world. Thank you @MBuhari and all my friends. Aluta continua!

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— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) October 8, 2020

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If Okonjo Iweala wins the final vote next month, she will become the first African woman to take the role of WTO DG, succeeding the current DG, Mr. Roberto Azevêdo.

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Back story: Nairametrics reported Okonjo-Iweala has made it to the final rounds of voting for the post of the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the 7th of November. She will contend with and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee for the role.

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