In a significant show of support, 58 member states of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have backed the African Group’s proposal to extend the term of Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for a second term, praising her accomplishments and hard work during her first term.
The African Group’s proposal, presented at the WTO General Council meeting on July 22, requested that Okonjo-Iweala make herself available for a second term. In response, 58 members voiced their support, urging her to announce her intentions soon.
Okonjo-Iweala expressed gratitude for the support, saying, “Everything that I’ve accomplished, we’ve accomplished together.” She noted that she took the members’ call seriously and was favourably inclined, promising to communicate her intentions shortly.
Okonjo-Iweala’s first term is set to expire on August 31, 2025, and she is eligible for reappointment.
Her historic tenure as the first woman and African to hold the position of WTO Director-General has been marked by significant accomplishments, earning her widespread praise from member states.
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