Buhari, Adebayo, National Assembly, Governors, others,  congratulate Okonjo-Iweala

16 Feb Buhari, Adebayo, National Assembly, Governors, others,  congratulate Okonjo-Iweala

Felicitations dropped like confetti yesterday as President Buhari, Ministers, National Assembly leaders, Governors, OPEC and politicians sent congratulatory messages on the confirmation of former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari said Okonja-Iweala’s position as head of the global trade regulator, had brought joy and more honour to the country.

The statement read, “On behalf of the Federal Government and all Nigerians, President Buhari warmly felicitates with former Minister of Finance and Economy, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her election as Director General of the World Trade Organisation, bringing joy and more honour to the country.

“As the Harvard-educated and renowned economist takes up another onerous task of service to the world and humanity, the President believes her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind.‌ “President Buhari affirms that Dr Okonjo-Iweala, who over the years set major records of economic reforms in Nigeria as Minister of Finance, and later Minister of Foreign Affairs, will excel in her new position and validate the global mandate of repositioning and strengthening the multilateral institution for the greater good of all.

“The President joins family, friends and colleagues in wishing Dr Okonjo-Iweala well in her new endeavour.”

A happy Niyi Adebayo, minister of industry, trade and investment, said Nigeria’s trade agenda is to operate on the world stage, noting that the country has outgrown Africa.