Sole candidate for the vacant position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has promised to reposition the global trade body when she finally assumes duty.
She also expressed her gratitude to the new government of the United States of America (USA), for supporting her candidature for the WTO top job.
Speaking with Award-winning journalist Christiane Amanpour on Cable News Network (CNN) programme “Amanpour” on Friday, Okonjo-Iweala said she had a burning desire to bring new ideas in the “modus operandi” of WTO.
According to the Nigeria’s former Minister of Finance, changes would be made in the operations of WTO when she finally got the job.
The renowned development economist and former World Bank top executive, specifically, thanked President Biden and his Vice President, Senator Kamala Harris for supporting her candidature for the WTO job. (PNO)
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