Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a Nigerian economist, has been confirmed as Director General (DG) by the World Trade Organization (WTO). Dr Okonjo-Iweala thereby becomes the first African and the first woman to head the WTO. Her appointment was confirmed on Monday. WTO members took the decision to appoint Okonjo-Iweala at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world. WTO is the intergovernmental organization that is concerned with the regulation of international trade between nations. In a congratulatory message, President…
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