…As Nomination Period Ends
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation(WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been confirmed as the sole candidate for a second of four-year with overwhelming support from member states.
Okonjo-Iweala, the first African and first woman to lead the WTO, is poised for a second term as Director-General without opposition, announced WTO Chair Norwegian Ambassador Petter Olberg.
The nomination period closed on Friday, confirming that no other candidates stepped forward for the role.
Okonjo-Iweala, 70, that began her tenure in March 2021, made known her intention to seek re-election in September.
Her first tenure is expected to conclude in August 2025, with a consensus-driven selection process among all 166 WTO member nations expected to confirm her unchallenged bid.
Since taking office, she has worked to rejuvenate the WTO’s influence on global trade, emphasising the need for innovation and consensus within the organisation.
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