Nigeria Is Grateful To Everyone Who Campaigned For Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – Adebayo

The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo has come out to say that the appointment of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) is a right choice.

He recently revealed this via a statement signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Ifedayo Sayo, in Abuja.

According to him, Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment will surely benefit WTO, and the transparent process that led to her victory should also be commended.

He added that Nigeria is extremely grateful to the members who assisted Okonjo-Iweala during the campaign period.

His words, “Thanks also goes to all the regional groupings in the WTO for granting audience and support during and after the exercise.”

“We also thank the WTO Secretariat staff, translators and the press who worked hard in supporting and providing updates to members and general public on the selection process.”

“You will find her as a servant-leader who will always listen to you and work with you to achieve a common purpose.”

“She shared her thoughts on possible solutions that would be brought on board for consideration with a view to ensuring that full mandates of WTO are enforced in accordance with members’ expectations.”

“As a reformer, she has undertaken to work with members on the WTO reform agenda, including the urgent need to address the impasse of the Appellate in the Dispute Settlement Body.”

“New initiatives with the support of members will be introduced to source for more funds from other multilateral financial institutions.”

“This will help to assist members in building their capacity to fully comply with their obligations and new trade initiatives in the WTO.”