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Breaking News: Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Appointed To Head The World Trade Organization

  Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala today Monday being the 15th day of February 2021, has been appointed head of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as director-general of the World Trade Organization by representatives of the 164 member countries, according to a statement from the body. The appointment came after new U.S. President Joe Biden endorsed her candidacy, which had been blocked by former President Donald Trump. Biden’s move was

Breaking News: New World Trade Organization DG Elected

  Nigeria’s ex-finance minister and nominee for the office of the director-general of the World Trade Organisation, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged winner of the highly competitive race. The ex-minister polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat her South Korea’s trade minister  opponent, at the final stage of the race More details soon.....