Okonjo-Iweala as 1st female Chief of WTO
The economist from Nigeria Okonjo-Iweala is appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Due to her appointment, she will the first woman and African who will serve as the Director-General of the organization.
- She will take place of Roberto Azevedo, who stepped down in August 2020.
Who is Okonjo-Iweala?
- Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian-American economist and international development, expert.
- Also, she served as the former finance minister of Nigeria
Static GK About Nigeria –
Capital – Abuja
Currency – Nigerian naira
President – Muhammadu Buhari
Vice President – Yemi Osinbajo
Static GK About WTO –
Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Founded – 1 January 1995
Formation – 1 January 1995