The Nigerian medical doctor, activists, Author and entrepreneur who is generally known as DR Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has been officially elected as the WTO DG by Election.
This was announced several hours ago which has reportedly spanked reactions via all social media platforms as Nigerians congratulate her.
She is, however, the first Woman and African to ever take this role as the world awaits her impacts while on power.
She took to her Twitter handle and also announced her bliss with the caption that states:
“It is done! Thank you, @WTO members, for finalizing my election today and making history. In the 73 years of GATT and WTO, honoured to be First Woman and First African to lead. But now the real work begins. Ready to tackle the challenges of WTO. Forget Business as usual!”
It is done! Thank you @WTO members for finalizing my election today and making history. In the 73 years of GATT and WTO, honored to be First Woman and First African to lead. But now the real work begins. Ready to tackle the challenges of WTO. Forget Business as usual! pic.twitter.com/apnAalHWf5
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) February 15, 2021
