‘I remain firmly committed to delivering results’, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reacts to re-election as WTO DG

Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to her re-election as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, was the sole candidate in the race, making her reappointment for a second term virtually assured.

Her current term, which began in March 2021, is set to end in August 2025.

Her re-election was confirmed in a terse statement via the X handle of the WTO on Friday, November 29.

However, in a statement by Okonjo-Iweala, she reacted to the reappointment, saying:

“I am deeply honoured by the trust and support of the WTO General Council and its 166 Members. It is a privilege to continue serving as Director-General for a second four-year term.

“In recent years, the WTO has played a vital role in helping Members navigate pressing global challenges, including the pandemic, conflict, and heightened geopolitical tensions. I commend Members for their hard work and determination in achieving progress despite unprecedented levels of uncertainty and rapid economic shifts.

“As we look ahead, I remain firmly committed to delivering results that matter—results that ultimately improve the lives of people around the world. By promoting trade as a driver of economic growth and resilience, the WTO will continue to provide a collaborative platform for Members to address shared global challenges.

“I am deeply committed to working alongside the talented and dedicated staff of the WTO to build a more inclusive, equitable, and rules-based multilateral trading system that benefits all.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>