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Thoughts on Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment as DG, WTO – Afeso Akanbi

The World Trade Organization, WTO has just confirmed Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director General, DG. With this appointment, 66-year-old Okonjo-Iweala has made history as the first African and the first woman to head the major, yet beleaguered financial organization. By every inch of it, Okonjo-Iweala, a world class economist, a two-time Nigerian finance minister and foreign minister for a brief period, deserves the appointment. … Continue reading Thoughts on Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment as DG, WTO – Afeso Akanbi

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Okonjo Iweala Close to Becoming WTO DG as South Korea’s Candidate Drops Out of the Race

(Featured Image Ngozi Okonjo Iweala/Facebook) Ngozi Okonjo Iweala from Nigeria is gradually becoming closer to becoming the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after the trade minister from South Korea, Yoo Myung-hee announces her decision to drop out of the race. As Yoo Myung-Hee drops out of the race to becoming the Director General of the organization, this decision paves way for Okonji … Continue reading Okonjo Iweala Close to Becoming WTO DG as South Korea’s Candidate Drops Out of the Race

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