The management of Trade Nigeria has hailed the efforts of the Federal Government towards the actualization of the World Trade Organization WTO ambitions of former Nigeria finance minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Hon. Nwabueze Buchi Goerge, the President of Trade Nigeria, a foremost trade and investment promotion organization in Nigeria, said the efforts of the Federal Government in setting up a committee for the actualization of Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s ambition to become the next Director-General of WTO is very commendable.
Hon. Buchi George while speaking to www.otowngist.com, said that from experience and the trade and investment background he is coming from, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s move to lead the World Trade Organization is a blessing to not only Africa, but the world at large.
He described the former finance minister as a mastermind when it comes to reformation, adding that with the effect of Covid-19 pandemic on the global economy, a candidate like Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is perfect for the job.
“I am happy the Federal Government through the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment is taking this bold step. While I also appreciate President Muhammadu Buhari for nominating her for the position, it will be impossible to overlook the efforts of Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo”
“So far the committee has started working and Trade Nigeria will do everything possible to compliment their efforts”, Hon. Buchi George said.
He also revealed that Trade Nigeria in partnership with the Campaign Committee of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Federal ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment and other relevant organizations will work harmoniously towards a fundraising event to ensure nothing is lacking along the line.
“Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s victory will bring a lift to African trade which is nothing compared to what is going on in Europe, America and Asia. We know what she is capable of because we have seen her demonstrate that in Nigeria, South Africa, World Bank and other places she has worked.”
“We believe this will pull through, but we have to put in everything we have because it is worth it” he said.
While inaugurating the campaign committee for Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on Wednesday, the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Otunba Richard Adeniyi Adebayo, described her as an eminently qualified candidate with proven leadership records.
The minister further described her as a bold reformer, skillful negotiator with abilities to broker numerous agreements that would promote fair trade around the world, if elected.
