- President Bola Tinubu congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her re-election as WTO Director-General.
- Okonjo-Iweala’s re-election is unanimous and demonstrates international confidence in her leadership.
- Her second term as WTO Director-General will begin on September 1, 2025.
- President Tinubu assured Okonjo-Iweala of Nigeria’s support for her efforts to promote international cooperation and equitable global trade practices.
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her re-election as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). This is a significant milestone, as Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the 164-nation-member WTO .
Tinubu expressed his delight at Okonjo-Iweala’s unanimous re-election, noting that it demonstrates the trust and confidence the international community has in her leadership. He also assured her of Nigeria’s steadfast support as she consolidates her bold reforms and promotes international cooperation .
Okonjo-Iweala’s first term as the seventh Director-General of the WTO will expire on August 31, 2025, while her second term begins on September 1. As a renowned development economist and global finance expert, she is expected to continue advancing multilateral trade for sustainable global development .
