Tag: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO appointment a win for AfCFTA – GUTA
The Ghana Union of Traders Associations, GUTA, says the appointment of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the new chief of the World Trade Organisation is a big win for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AcCFTA) Agreement. The former Finance and Foreign Minister of Nigeria was confirmed for the top job in February this year. President of…
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WTO Director General outlines plans to rejuvenate global trade
The newly appointed Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has pledged to among other things, facilitate the lifting of export restrictions among member countries to enable easier movement of goods during this COVID-19 period. This forms part of her vision to rejuvenate and strengthen the World Trade Organization to enable it effectively…
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WTO Appoints Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as First Female Leader
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been appointed the new chief of the World Trade Organization. This is according to CNBC. Ultimately, she becomes the first woman to ever lead the Switzerland-based institution and the first African citizen to take on the role. However, this is not the first time that Okonjo-Iweala makes history. Born in Nigeria, Okonjo-Iweala…