WTO: Women Affairs minister hails Okonjo-Iweala’s re-appointment

The Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), praising her groundbreaking achievements and leadership in global trade.

In a statement issued by her media team over the weekend, Sulaiman-Ibrahim highlighted Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s transformative contributions as the first woman and African to lead the WTO.

“On behalf of all Nigerian women, I extend heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as DG of WTO. This well-deserved recognition reflects her unwavering dedication to fostering global economic progress and equity,” the minister stated.

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Sulaiman-Ibrahim noted that Okonjo-Iweala’s accomplishments inspire women and girls across Nigeria and the world, emphasizing her career’s focus on economic reforms, poverty reduction, and international development. She urged Nigerian women to draw motivation from her journey and strive for excellence in their chosen fields.

The minister also prayed for continued guidance and wisdom for Okonjo-Iweala as she leads the WTO in promoting an equitable and rules-based global trading system.

Dr. Okonjo-Iweala expressed gratitude to the WTO’s 166 member nations for their support, pledging to champion inclusive and results-driven leadership to advance global trade resilience and equity.