Africa’s WTO nominee feels ‘strong support’ from the continent
Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a former finance and foreign minister with more than 25 years experience at the World Bank
30 June 2020 - 12:10
Geneva — Nigeria’s candidate to head the World Trade Organisation (WTO) said she feels “strong support” from Africa and expects African leaders to unite behind one candidate as sources following the race said she is gaining broader backing.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, a former finance and foreign minister who has more than 25 years experience at the World Bank, is looking to replace Brazil’s Roberto Azevêdo who announced last month he would step down on Aug. 31, in a surprise move at a critical juncture for the body...
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