WTO Acknowledges, Accepts Okonjo-Iweala’s Nomination
The World Trade Organisation(WTO) has acknowledged and accepted the nomination of Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as the nation’s candidate for the bloc’s Director- General position.
President Muhammadu Buhari on June 5, endorsed Okonjo-Iweala for the WTO top job, making her the second African vying for the position so far.
A statement on the organisation’s website on Tuesday acknowledged the nomination of Okonjo-Iweala to succeed the current Director-General, Mr Roberto Azevêdo, who had announced he would step down on Aug. 31, 2020.
“Shortly after the nomination period has closed, candidates will be invited to meet with members at a special General Council meeting, present their views and take questions from the membership” the website quoted Walker as saying.
Okonjo-Iweala a two-time Finance Minister who served respectively in the Obasanjo and Jonathan’s administrations would replace the nation’s current permanent representative to WTO, Mr Yonov Frederik Agah
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