BY EVELYN DADU, ABUJA – The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), has described the newly appointed Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the pride of Women in the struggle for gender inclusiveness and development.
NAWOJ specifically said that it is satisfied that Dr Okonjo-Iweala has broken the glass ceiling and interrupted the age long history of over 70years by becoming the first woman, African and black person to head the prestigious organization, a novel history the world and Africa will cherish for many generations to come.
In a congratulatory message by the National President of NAWOJ, Comrade Ladi Bala, the association also said that Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s emergence as the first female Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), is a feat that is worthy of commendation.
Bala also noted that Dr Okonjo-Iweala, who is also the first African to attain this noble feat, is a distinguished woman of substance with an impeccable and unequalled track records in economic management and related components at the world stage.
NAWOJ further said; “Taking into cognizance her professional disposition to issues and achievements recorded in all the organizations she headed in the past especially as one time Coordinator of the Economy and minister of Finance in Nigeria, we are optimistic of a rebranded World Trade Organization that will proffer achievable solutions to the challenges confronting economies of countries of the world”.
While applauding the support of stakeholders for nominating Dr Okonjo-Iweala and President Muhammadu Buhari for standing by her in the struggle, NAWOJ calls on the new sheriff to promote women entrepreneurship in E-economy and digital world.
It further said; “Consequently, it is imperative for women especially in Africa to borrow a leaf from Okonjo-Iweala by becoming the best in their choosing endeavors to strengthen the narrative of gender inclusion and better society”.
NAWOJ wishes the new face of African pride and DG WTO a successful tenure and God’s guidance.
