Nigeria is one of the most populous country in Africa, and women should be appreciated every day. Women are excelling in different areas of the society. From politics to music, and to modelling among other aspects.

With this, Nigerians have made a name for themselves far and beyond its borders. Here are three female Nigerians who are making waves in the international scene.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was born in Ogwashi Ukwu, Nigeria in 1954. She is an economist and a global development expert. On February 15, 2021, she became the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

Ngozi’s historic appointment is another notch in what has been an illustrious career for the accomplished economist. Her appointment to head the international organisation associated with the rules of trade between nations is her biggest role yet, but not her first dance in the international scene.

Amina Mohammed

Amina Mohammed resigned from her role as Nigeria’s Minister of environment to become the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) in 2017. She still holds the position.

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