The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has accepted the nomination of Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of its director general, in spite of a protest by Egypt.
According to analysts, the former minister is widely regarded as a front runner in the leadership race at WTO, given statements by local and international experts and analysis by influential media platforms.
On Tuesday June 9, the WTO in a statement released, acknowledged Dr Okonkwo-Iwela’s nomination, equally stating that nominations are still open till July 8, 2020.
“Nigeria nominates Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for post of WTO Director-General.
“Nigeria, on 9 June 2020, nominated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the post of WTO Director-General to succeed the current Director-General, Mr. Roberto Azevêdo, who has announced he will step down on 31 August 2020.
“According to the timetable announced by the Chair of the General Council, David Walker, the nomination period will close on 8 July 2020.
“Shortly after the nomination period has closed, candidates will be invited to meet with members at a special General Council meeting, present their views and take questions from the membership,” the statement read.