By Paul Dada
The General Council of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has resolved to reappoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term.
The decision was taken by consensus. The former Nigerian Finance minister’s second term as the DG of WTO will begin on September 1, 2025.
WTO in a statement shared on its website, said, “The reappointment process, initiated on 8 October 2024, was overseen by Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council. With no additional nominations submitted by the 8 November deadline, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala stood as the sole candidate. The process was conducted in a fully open and transparent manner, adhering to the WTO’s ‘Procedures for the Appointment of Directors-General’ (WT/L/509).
Source: PM News
