Nigeria’s $30bn debt gave me grey hair – Okonjo-Iweala

London – Prof.  Ngozi  Okonjo-Iweala, World Bank Managing Director and Nigeria’s former Finance Minister,  says getting the Paris club to cancel the country’s debt gave her grey hair.

“This is something that cannot be reversed; getting $30billion  of debt cancelled,   leaving just $5bn at that time  took much out of me and gave me grey hair,’’ Okonjo-Iweala told the Financial Times of London.

“I am most proud of two things, first and foremost,  my children; second, the debt relief for Nigeria,’’ Okonjo-Iweala  said.

She said it was not easy  getting to the top of her career as a black woman,  adding that she worked very hard to succeed in her chosen profession.

“As a black woman, doors do not just open for you; You have to prove yourself every single day, but I love it.

“I thrive in places that are merit-based; the World Bank has been a good place for that,’’ Okonjo-Iweala said.

The World Bank Executive said she was currently working on how to mobilise more resources for the Food Security Fund as well  as assist  conflict-affected states. (NAN)

http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/05/nigeria%E2%80%99s-30bn-debt-gave-me-grey-hair-okonjo-iweala/

why is this woman not the president of nigeria

buzugee:

why is this woman not the president of nigeria

She has two things against her:

Woman
Igbo

I don't know which is worse for her in terms of politics. Maybe the woman part. . .

EzeUche_:

She has two things against her:

Woman
Igbo

I don't know which is worse for her in terms of politics. Maybe the woman part. . .

so you are saying the general populace dont care for igbos ?

buzugee:

so you are saying the general populace dont care for igbos ?

This is exactly what I am saying. . .

buzugee:

so you are saying the general populace dont care for igbos ? 

Its not as simple as that. Presently, she's the most politically marketable person in Alaigbo. I stand to be corrected.

This is one woman that i really duffed my hat for.
So sad that Nigeria wont even tip someone like this for the top office job in Nigeria . . . . .

She should be our president. We need an Iron Lady and I am sure that she could fulfill that role.

Love the zeal. This kind of people that should heading our administrative but due to some despicable factors, we end up losing the great things we have. I wouldn't be surprised to see an article from SR villifying this woman.