Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, may be confirmed as the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) next Director-General on Monday, February 15, 2021.
This indication emerged on Tuesday in a notice posted on the international trade body’s website.
“The WTO’s General Council will hold a special meeting on 15 February at 15:00 Geneva time to consider the appointment of the next Director-General. The meeting will take place in virtual format.”
Dr Okonjo-Iweala will be making history as the first African and the first woman to occupy the exalted office if she finally makes the appointment.
