Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Is Brilliant Woman, Worthy Nigerian Ambassador - Tinubu

13 June 2024
Vanguard (Lagos)

President Bola Tinubu has described the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a brilliant woman, who is worthy to be Nigerian ambassador.

Okonjo-Iweala stated this in an remark, congratulating the former Nigerian Finance Minister on her 70th birthday.

Tinubu said Okonjo-Iweala is an example of grit, diligence and brilliance that Nigerians are known for.

In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the president rejoiced with the WTO DG and her family on this momentous occasion.

President Tinubu extolled the former Minister of Finance for her service to the nation and efforts towards building resilient institutions.

The statement said, "President Tinubu also commends the Director-General of the World Trade Organization for being a worthy ambassador of Nigeria, exemplifying the grit, diligence, and brilliance that Nigerians are known for.

"The President prays for many more years in good health for Dr. Okonjo-Iweala and her family."

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