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BREAKING: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General for Second Term

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has made history again by becoming the first Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to be reappointed for a second term.

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7 months ago

November 29, 2024

Bona Naija

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has become the first Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to be reappointed for a second term!

Her reappointment, effective September 1, 2025, is a testament to her outstanding leadership and dedication to global trade.

A statement from the official X handle of The World Trade Organization (WTO) reads

Breaking: the General Council has appointed Director-General @NOIweala for a second term, effective 1 September 2025. More details to follow. pic.twitter.com/JSqC4RDZ8o
— WTO (@wto) November 29, 2024