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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala!
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist and international development expert who has had a distinguished career in public service and international organizations. She is the first woman and the first African to serve as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), a position she has held since March 2021.
Here are some of her notable achievements:
- Minister of Finance, Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala served as the Minister of Finance of Nigeria from 2003 to 2006 and again from 2011 to 2015. During her tenure, she implemented several economic reforms, including the introduction of a value-added tax and the privatization of state-owned enterprises.
- World Bank Group: Okonjo-Iweala worked at the World Bank Group for over 25 years, rising to the position of Managing Director, Operations (2007-2011). She was the first woman to hold this position.
- WTO Director-General: In 2021, Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, becoming the first woman and the first African to hold this position.
- Global health and development: Okonjo-Iweala has been involved in several global health and development initiatives, including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the GAVI Alliance.
- Awards and recognition: Okonjo-Iweala has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including the Nigerian National Order of Merit, the Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and the Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Oxford.
Okonjo-Iweala is widely respected for her expertise in international development, economic policy, and global governance. She is a strong advocate for women's empowerment, economic development, and global cooperation.