The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has acknowledged the nomination of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as one of the candidates for the office of the Director-General of the organisation.
His excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari 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,” the organisation said on its website.
The nomination of the Okonjo-Iweala by president Buhari was on objected by Eqypt on the basis that
When President Muhammadu Buhari endorsed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) top job, Egypt went on the offensive.
“According to the timetable announced by the Chair of the General Council, David Walker, the nomination period will close on 8 July 2020,” a statement on the WTO website said.
“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.”
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