By Fidel Ozugha
The Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO) has secured a second term of five years. This became a reality since there was nobody contesting against her.
Being the sole candidate after nomination process closed on November 8, 2024 Okonjo-Iweala secures second term as WTO Director-General
The DG’s reappointment extends her historic role as the first woman and African to lead the World Trade Organization
The WTO confirmed that Okonjo-Iweala was the only candidate for the position, and she expressed her willingness to continue on September 16.
According to a statement by the WTO the organization had opened the nomination process for the director-general position on October 8, with the deadline closing on November 8. Petter Olberg, the WTO’s General Council chairman, informed member countries that no additional nominations were submitted by the deadline.
This reappointment extends Okonjo-Iweala’s leadership at the WTO, where she made history as the first woman and African to serve as director-general.
