Buhari, Atiku, Obi, Lagarde, others congratulates Okonjo-Iweala on her new WTO appointment

Some moments ago, former Nigerian finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She is the first female and the first African to be appointment into the position.

Reacting to the news, President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated her on the appointment. Taking to his personal verified twitter page, Buhari wrote "On behalf of the Federal Government and all Nigerians, I congratulate @NOIweala on her election as Director General of the World Trade Organisation, bringing joy and more honour to the country."

"I believe her track record of integrity, diligence and passion for development will continue to yield positive results and rewards to mankind, and that she will validate the global mandate of repositioning and strengthening the WTO for the greater good of all."

Other leaders who congratulated Dr. Okonjo-Iweala are Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, President of European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, Peter Obi and many world leaders.