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THISDAY newspaper has named Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala its Woman of the Year, celebrating her historic leadership as the first African and woman to serve as WTO Director-General and her transformative impact on global trade
THISDAY newspaper has honoured Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Woman of the Year, recognising her exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Published by THISDAY NEWSPAPERS LTD, THISDAY is Nigeria’s leading news platform, serving political, business, and diplomatic elites alongside the broader middle class. Renowned for its dedication to truth and reason, the newspaper offers comprehensive coverage of news, politics, business, arts, and societal issues.
The recognition follows Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s historic reappointment as the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the WTO. She has been widely commended for her transformative leadership, which has strengthened the WTO’s ability to address global trade challenges. Her efforts have yielded significant milestones, including key outcomes at the 12th and 13th Ministerial Conferences (MC12 and MC13), positioning the organisation as more inclusive, responsive, and results-driven.
Expressing her gratitude on X, she wrote:
“Many thanks to This Day, its parent company The Arise Group, Nigeria’s premier media company and its CEO Nduka Obaigbena for this wonderful recognition. An added positive note to the start of 2025!”
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s reappointment reflects the global trade body’s strong support for her vision of enhancing the WTO’s relevance in a rapidly evolving economic landscape. Recently, she was also named among Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women in the World for 2024, ranking 89th under the politics and policy category.
