Reps throw weight behind Okonjo-iweala for WTO job

A former Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-iweala has received the backing of the House of Representatives for her quest to clinch the job of Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The lawmakers endorsed her candidacy at plenary on Tuesday following a motion that was moved by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu. The motion was adopted unanimously.

While adopting the motion, the lawmakers resolved that “the House unanimously endorses the candidature of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for the period of 2021-2025.”

The House also commended ECOWAS Authority of Heads of States and Governments for their strong endorsement.

The lawmakers also called on President Muhammadu Buhari to further rally other African leaders to support her bid as the DG of WTO.