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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by We4all: 6:21pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
But this woman was one of those that wrecked Nigeria during the PDP era. Sentiments aside, I don't think she deserves the position cos she has proven in the past that she can be fantastically corrupt. 2 Likes |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by athaboi(f): 6:23pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
tutudesz:for the record, buhari did not norminate adesina, goodluck did but was supported by buhari as he was sworn in before the election 1 Like |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by eeetuk(m): 6:24pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Ngozi Iweala is pushing to become WTO chair person because she is an American citizen. According to recent reports, she claimed US citizenship upon hearing that WTO job would soon become vacant. That to me disqualified her for any consideration. Chair person of WTO is a person who has years of experience in trade issues. Ngozi Iweala has none experience in trade issues. So, I write to call on Ngozi Iweala to immediately remove her name from consideration on WTO job. Save yourself and the world another global embarrassment. God have mercy on this ugly and shameless woman. 3 Likes |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by BeLookingIDIOT(m): 6:25pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
If it's the wish of trump not to elect you then we igbos won't support you ma. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by ogub(m): 6:25pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
That's the spirit, with God on your side you will conquer |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Kaydans(m): 6:26pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
DenreleDave: Mugu 2 Likes |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by uvie66: 6:26pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Mykelhendriz:Yes... because yahoo boys don take their eyes see red. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by DaBillionnaire: 6:27pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
For me, I do not support her, she does not deserve it, she never made any positive impact in Nigeria's economy. My opinion We4all: 3 Likes |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by kolade560: 6:29pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Our young ladies which apart from yansh and their public gutter puna cannot offer anything to this generation,should learn from this woman. We are behind you mummy. 1 Like |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Salsaa: 6:29pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Kennitrust:The President of Yoruba World Congress, Prof Banji Akintoye, has said it is shameful that Yoruba youths are among Africans trafficked to some European countries and other parts of the world for prostitution and modern-day slavery. Akintoye, who said this in an interview with our correspondent in Ibadan on Sunday blamed the massive migration of Nigerian youths abroad on poverty and absence of youth development programmes. Akintoye said, “Nigerian young men and women are dying in droves in the desert trying to reach Europe. It is happening all the time and the government of Nigeria knows it. “Yoruba people are known for their love for education and an average parent in Yorubaland can do anything to send their children to school up to the university level. “But it is wrong that we do not have plans for youth development and youth empowerment. We have identified that as a problem and that is why the Yoruba World Congress is doing something about youth development. A state government in the South-West has partnered us. “The next step after education is youth development but we have failed to do that. That is why we have a big problem on our hand now. It is a shame that Yoruba youths, after obtaining university degrees, are dying in the desert and in the sea while trying to cross to Europe. It is also a shame that Yoruba youths are being used for prostitution and slaves in Europe and other countries.” Meanwhile, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the state will ensure the repatriation of all its indigenes found to have been trafficked to Lebanon. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, Makinde said this while being briefed by the Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters, Mrs Bolanle Sarumi-Aliyu, on the plight of Oyo State indigenes trafficked to Lebanon. The governor said, “This state will pay for their flights and the fees requested to conduct COVID-19 tests on each of them.” Sarumi-Aliyu said 40 female indigenes of the state had been identified in Lebanon while the state was going ahead with identification of others to know the actual number of Oyo State indigenes being used as slaves in Lebanon |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Topmaike007(m): 6:30pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Na now our people go know say trump no care about us |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by nairavsdollars(f): 6:31pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
You will win and Biden will defeat Trump 2 Likes |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Oriyomi01: 6:31pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Our IMAGE is spoilt Nationwide...what a SHAME |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by kolade560: 6:31pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
DaBillionnaire: bro wake up, how will u feel her impact when corruption has overwhelmed our leaders Naija has the largest growing economy in Africa during her time with Jonathan. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Kellyelly1: 6:31pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Wish you success Ma. Continue to shine and make us proud. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by tutudesz: 6:32pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
athaboi:Buhari nominated him for his 2nd term too. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by kolade560: 6:32pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
We4all:don't talk anyhow na. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Nobody: 6:33pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
I don't think Donald Trump likes Nigeria much. I'm sure he believes people here still live in huts. 1 Like |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Nobody: 6:33pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
You are already the DG of WTO. If the hiccups is coming from the people who gave Akinwunmi Adesina hiccups God bless you Ma. In as much as I like Trump. He does not understand Nigeria has alot of bright minds like himself. Everything is not corruption. Madam Ngozi is experienced in trade and economic development. Even me can run WTO. Let me end it here. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by robosky02(m): 6:34pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Ok |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Eastlink(m): 6:35pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Solidly behind you Ma |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by DaBillionnaire: 6:37pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
kolade560: She was part of the Leaders, no meaningful impact within the financial sector. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Seebrian(m): 6:38pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Congratulations Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the first female WTO DG. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by madjune(m): 6:38pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
What change is she going to effect there? US looks at records before they form opinion. What progress did we witness during her tenure here as finance Minister under Jonathan? |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by tutudesz: 6:38pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Villagemeat:Both Party supporters we're throwing insult everywhere. Just imagine how Oshopikin will be feeling after calling her all kind of names
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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Seebrian(m): 6:38pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Congratulations Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the first female WTO DG. #We move. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Peridotushers18: 6:38pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Na you go win am mama no worry yourself thunder fire USA |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by bizmogl: 6:39pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Congrats in advance. |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by uvie66: 6:39pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Mykelhendriz:But come to think of it if we are not blinded by nationalism, this Myung-Hee Woman have more experience than Okonjo. She has been with the WTO for more than twenty years. 2 Likes |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by daddy001: 6:40pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Breaking news: Little Osaro the Edo boy who was officially decorated as IGP during #endsars protest in Edo state has been arrested.details shortly |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by wingmanIII: 6:41pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
COPIED I have been reading some of the simplistic notions about why the US did not support NOI for the WTO DG position. Even some of the most sophisticated thinkers and posters on this street reduced it to the most basic of their primordial instincts, race and racism. What a shame. She is a dual citizen (Nigeria and USA) and if citizenship or permanent residency of the US was the simple consideration, she probably would have been the candidate of choice for the US. And not only for the current role but also for position of World Bank President - which she sought - for which the previous US administration backed a Korean-American, and one without any significant background in finance, Jim Yong Kim, a physician and anthropologist. One would have expected a little more complex thinking and a deeper understanding of US interests, its trade relationship with South Korea and other Asian countries, and the role of China in their analyses. None touched on the likely role of China in the WTO in the event of a NOI victory versus what a Korean victory is likely to mean for US-China increasingly complex and fractious trade disputes. China's support for Nigeria and NOI is not altruistic. The country is already aiming for one of the DDG positions that is open with an understanding that an Asian at the top of the WTO will foreclose that possibility. Of course, the US, which already has misgivings about the influence of China in the WTO (and other international organizations), doesn't want the country in a much stronger position of influence within the body. Hence, it makes sense to seek ways to block the Chinese aspirations and supporting a candidate whose background will effectively accomplish that goal is one such approach. The trade relationship between the US and South Korea is a huge one and an amended agreement was signed last year, one led by the Korean candidate, Yoo Myung-hee. Japan, another huge US trade partner, for a different set of reasons connected with a trade dispute, is against the Korean but not necessarily in favor an expanded or exaggerated Chinese influence. There is also the concern that the Chinese may exert undue influence on NOI through Nigeria, her sponsor for the role. Whether this will be a real concern remains to be seen but such fears should not be dismissed. These are some of the issues playing out in the reluctance of the US to support NOI, not her race, not racism. Don't get me wrong. I am all for NOI and hope she wins the final push. I believe she will and congratulated her this morning already. This is just to express my disappointment at the shoddy analyses advanced by some of our so-called online or social media intellectuals. I expected more from them. Maybe too much, I'm beginning to realize. To the one who was able to see the nuanced American position beyond the jaded lens of racism, I salute you. To the others, please, up your game and stop reducing every analysis in the complex world of international interests to the lowest common factors of race and racism on the part of the US. Your readers and followers deserve better. Or maybe we should stop taking you too seriously. 'Kunle Oyekanmi 1 Like |
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Speaks 'Despite Hiccups, We're keeping Positivity Going' by Bunnatex(m): 6:42pm On Oct 29, 2020 |
Sentiments aside, For me, i don't want her to win. She was part of the corrupt government under Jonathan. Besides i keep hearing that we had the fastest growing economy under her but I'm yet to translate it to the ordinary man. 2 Likes |
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