Finally, The United States on Friday said it was now backing Nigeria’s candidate for the top job at the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
The path in becoming the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organisation has been cleared for former Nigerian finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala after South Korea’s candidate pulled out of the race for the job.
Mr Okonkwo-Iweala to her Twitter handle and wrote the following, “Grateful for the expression of support from the US today for DG @WTO. Congratulations to Madam Yoo of Rep. Korea for a hard-fought campaign.Thank You President Muhammadu Buhari @MBuhari &all Nigerians for your unflinching support.Thank you, friends. Love to my family. Glory to God”.
#Njenje Media says congratulations to her for her new role at the WTO.