The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated that they are certain Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will continue to carry out her responsibilities as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with the necessary caution and diligence.
Okey Emuchay, the secretary-general of Ohanaeze, stated that the group is pleased with Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment as the WTO DG.
According to a statement made by Alex Ogbonnia, the group’s national publicity secretary, Emuchay characterized Okonjo-Iweala as one of the few Nigerians who are dedicated to leading a respectable life.
According to Ohanaeze, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala embodies all the qualities of an Igbo person, including character, ingenuity, elegance, and honesty.
Emuchay noted that she started institutional measures to lessen corruption in Nigeria, pointing out that the WTO DG detested corruption and was the quintessential petty conceit in power.
The statement reads: “The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide joins numerous admirers across the globe to felicitate a renowned erudite scholar, development economist, astute administrator, moral edifice, author, two-time Nigerian minister for Finance, trailblazer, and an exemplary Igbo daughter, Dr Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her re-election as the Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO).
“We are not surprised that Okonjo-Iweala has maintained a steady upward trajectory in public life. She is one of the few Nigerians who are committed to a decent life. She not only abhorred corruption and the characteristic mundane hubris in power, but she also initiated institutional reforms to reduce corruption in Nigeria. She introduced bureaucratic mechanisms to increase transparency in public offices. It was the suave Okonjo-Iweala that spearheaded negotiations with the Paris Club for debt relief for Nigeria, including an outright cancellation of US $18 in debt, under President Olusegun Obasanjo. She is one of the few women who have made the Forbes list of 100 Most Powerful Women in the world for seven years; and many more.
There is no denying that her unblemished background and outstanding performance during her first term as WTO Director-General contributed to her election to a second term.
“We have complete faith that you will continue to carry out your responsibilities with the necessary caution and dedication. You have our utmost pride.
“As always, please accept our congratulations and goodwill on behalf of all Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide structures.”