Following her reappointment as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), by the General Council to appoint her for a second four-year term, which will commence on 1 September 2025, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala reaffirmed her commitment to the organization.
The DG on Friday shortly after her reappointment pledged to work alongside dedicated staff in building inclusive trading system that benefit all through trade promotion.
Her appreciative statement read: “I am deeply honoured by the trust and support of the WTO General Council and its 166 Members. It is a privilege to continue serving as Director-General for a second four-year term.
“In recent years, the WTO has played a vital role in helping Members navigate pressing global challenges, including the pandemic, conflict, and heightened geopolitical tensions. I commend Members for their hard work and determination in achieving progress despite unprecedented levels of uncertainty and rapid economic shifts.
“As we look ahead, I remain firmly committed to delivering results that matter—results that ultimately improve the lives of people around the world. By promoting trade as a driver of economic growth and resilience, the WTO will continue to provide a collaborative platform for Members to address shared global challenges.
“I am deeply committed to working alongside the talented and dedicated staff of the WTO to build a more inclusive, equitable, and rules-based multilateral trading system that benefits all.”
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian Economist who became the first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organization as Director-General.
The seventh Director-General of the WTO took office on 1 March 2021.
By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth
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