The National Chairman of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, Wednesday welcomed the emergence of Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the first female and African Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO
Secondus, in a congratulatory message from his media office in Abuja, said that the victory of Dr. Okonjo-Iweala in the highly contested global position mirrors the greatness of tomorrow’s Nigeria.
He said that Okonjo-Iweala’s victory is a reward for hard work and commitment to excellence as she has demonstrated in all positions she held nationally and internationally.
According to the PDP National Chairman, “This savoring news coming at this time that the nation is witnessing her worse due to leadership failure is relieving and hope rising that a greater tomorrow awaits this land.”
Secondus noted that Okonjo-Iweala’s victory coming shortly after the re- election of Dr Akinwumi Adesina as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) gladdens particularly the PDP who had brought Nigeria’s best heads into government.
The PDP boss however commended President Muhammadu Buhari for putting aside political sentiment in backing both Adesina and Okonjo-Iweala for the exalted international jobs.
He also commended the international community, particularly the ECOWAS and the African Union (AU), for showing brotherhood when it was highly needed.
He prayed God to grant Okonjo-Iweala all she will need, wisdom, the intellect and discerning mind to lead the WTO.
More Stories
At last:DSS releases NLC president, Ajaero
Hot Gist: ‘Protest is not treason,’ Briton accused of plotting against Tinubu reacts
Zenith Bank Maintains Leading Position in Profitability as Pbt Soars To N727 Billion in H1 2024 Result