President Muhammadu Buhari has on behalf of the Federal Government and all Nigerians, congratulated former Minister of Finance Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her election as Director General of the World Trade Organisation.
The President in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, noted that the Harvard-educated and renowned economist takes up another onerous task of service to the world and humanity which has brought joy and more honour to the country.
He noted that her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind.]
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President Buhari is confident that Dr Okonjo-Iweala, will excel in her new position and validate the global mandate of repositioning and strengthening the multilateral institution for the greater good of all, haven set major records in economic reforms as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, and later Minister of Foreign Affairs.
(Editor: Abaje Usekwe)
