By Austin Ogwuda
GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) describing her exceptional career, expertise in economics and international development as commendable.
The governor in a statement through his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed appreciation to relevant stakeholders of the WTO for rewarding Okonjo-Iweala with a second term after she was first appointed in 2021.
“On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate a worthy ambassador of Delta and Nigeria, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation.
“Your appointment is indeed, a testament to your competence and experience as a renowned economist and international development expert.
“Your reappointment without any opposition is indeed a reflection of the hardwork you put in your first appointment.
“It is our prayer that as you continue in this remarkable journey, our prayers are with you always, you will re-enact that which you have always done by bringing pride and honour to Delta and Nigeria”, the statement added.
Peter Obi too…
Similarly, the 2023 Presidential candidate of The Labour Party, Peter Obi also joined numerous well-wishers to congratulate her too.
Obi wrote thus: “Her rise to greatness through productive contribution to societal development stands as a lesson to us in Nigeria; first, as leaders, who must understand that leadership is a responsibility to care for the people; and then as a people, who must understand that our leadership recruitment process must be based on character, competence, capability and integrity”.
“As she is set to continue to pilot the affairs of this global organization for another 4- year tenure, I wish her more health, strength, and wisdom to continue to stand for what is right”, he stated.
