The Speaker of the House of Representatives Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her emergence as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
In a statement in Abuja, Mr. Gbajabiamila said Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s unanimous confirmation by the General Council of the WTO to head the body is a testament to her years of experience in the financial sector both at home and abroad.
The Speaker noted that the former two-time Finance Minister of Nigeria comes to office with a wealth of experience that spans several decades, saying her track record speaks volumes.
He said “with her pedigree, I believed she would take the World Trade Organization to enviable heights during her term as the DG.”
Mr. Gbajabiamila, who was elated by the news of Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence, said her confirmation has once again proved that Nigeria has experts that can compete favourably both at home and abroad.
He said “as the first female and first African to head the WTO, the former Finance Minister and an ex-World Bank Director comes to the office at the right time.”
While calling on the new WTO DG to make Nigeria and Africa proud, Gbajabiamila wished her a successful tenure in office.
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