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Okonjo-iweala Reacts As US Endorses Her For Top WTO Job by ChelseaArmy(m): 7:48am On Feb 06, 2021 |
Former Nigerian Finance Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-
Iweala, has expressed gratitude to the US for
endorsing her as the next director-general of the
World Trade Organization (WTO).
The Biden administration had declared support for
Okonjo-Iweala on Friday, after over three months of
the process being on hold as a result of the
opposition of the Trump administration which
preferred South Korean Trade Minister Yoo Myung-
hee for the job.
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But Myung-hee stepped down on Friday, paving way
for the Nigerian who will make history as the first
African to lead the WTO.
In a tweet on Friday, Okonjo-Iweala commended her
opponent for the “hard fought race”.
“Grateful for the expression of support from the US
today for DG @WTO . Congratulations to Madam Yoo
of Rep. Korea for a hard fought campaign. Thank You
President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari &all
Nigerians for your unflinching support. Thank you
friends. Love to my family. Glory to God,” she
tweeted.
In a statement, the office of the US Trade
Representative gave the reason why the Biden
administration endorsed Okonjo-Iweala.
“The United States takes note of today’s decision by
the Republic of Korea’s Trade Minister Yoo Myung-
hee to withdraw her candidacy for Director General of
the World Trade Organization (WTO).”
“The Biden-Harris Administration is pleased to
express its strong support for the candidacy of Dr.
Ngozi Okonjo-lweala as the next Director General of
the WTO.
“Dr. Okonjo-Iweala brings a wealth of knowledge in
economics and international diplomacy from her 25
years with the World Bank and two terms as Nigerian
Finance Minister.
“She is widely respected for her effective leadership
and has proven experience managing a large
international organization with a diverse membership.
“It is particularly important to underscore that two
highly qualified women made it to the final round of
consideration for the position of WTO Director
General — the first time that any woman has made it
to this stage in the history of the institution,” the
statement read.
https://dailytrust.com/okonjo-iweala-reacts-as-us-endorses-her-for-top-wto-job
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Re: Okonjo-iweala Reacts As US Endorses Her For Top WTO Job by ChelseaArmy(m): 7:48am On Feb 06, 2021 |
the iron lady we are in support of you God bless Nigeria God bless Buhari |
Re: Okonjo-iweala Reacts As US Endorses Her For Top WTO Job by PrinceOfLagos: 7:49am On Feb 06, 2021 |
Keep soaring higher and higher proud daughter of Igbo nation Ndigbo are blessed to have you as one of there own . Honestly, I'm Yoruba and I wished you were from my land . |
Re: Okonjo-iweala Reacts As US Endorses Her For Top WTO Job by Mynd44: 7:58am On Feb 06, 2021 |
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