Wike, PDP, NCWS Praise Okonjo-Iweala On WTO Top Job

The Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, says the world has entered a new epoch with the appointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Wike, in a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Kelvin Ebiri, said the appointment of Okonjo-Iweala, a one-time Minister of Finance and Chairman of President Goodluck Jonathan’s Economic Team to lead the WTO, was beacon of hope for Nigeria.
The Rivers State governor said he was confident that Okonjo-Iweala, who has distinguished herself as a renowned economist, and contributed to the economic successes of many nations, would usher in a new era in the WTO.
He stated the new Director General of the WTO, throughout her career both at the World Bank and as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, had consistently demonstrated an exceptional taste for transparency, and passion for equity.
“Having served in the Federal Executive Council with Dr Okonjo-Iweala, I am confident that she will remain committed to her principles of transparency, accountability and equity, which the world is yearning for.
“On behalf of the Government and people of Rivers State, I also take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt congratulations to you as a beacon of hope for our dear nation”, Wike added.
Also reacting, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) congratulated former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okojo-Iweala, on her confirmation as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The PDP said this in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja.
“The PDP commends international stakeholders, including President Joe Biden-led United States government, for the strong support given to Okonjo-Iweala, which points to the commitment of all stakeholders towards global consensus and economic recovery,” he said
Ologbondiyan described her appointment as a consensus needed to pilot the activities of the World Trade body, especially at the critical period in the history of the world economy.
According to him, the development has again brought honour to Nigeria.
“PDP is proud of Okonjo-Iweala, as a product of PDP administration,” he said.
He recalled Okonjo-Iweala’s success as the Managing Director of the World Bank, where she displayed her capacity to effectively handle global economic issues.