Okonjo-Iweala’s Re-appointment a Reflection of Nigerians’ Excellence-in-service – Onuigbo

A former member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Mr Sam Onuigbo has described the re-appointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation, WTO as a reflection of Nigerians’ excellence-in-service delivery around the world.

In a congratulatory message to Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, Onuigbo, expressed his confidence that she will continue on her present trajectory of bringing reforms to the global trade architecture including the current effort at enshrining sustainable trade practices that reflects the need to decarbonise international trade.

Onuigbo who is a member of the North East Development Commission, commended her for representing Nigeria at the global stage.

While recalling that Dr Okonjo-Iweala was his constituent during his time at the National Assembly, Onuigbo stated that in every position which she has occupied, Dr Okonjo-Iweala has shone bright, reflecting what is “best and noble about the Nigerian people.” 

On 29 November, the 166 members of the WTO reached a consensus to re-appoint Dr Okonjo-Iweala for a second term.

Emmanuel Ukoh