The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s re-election as the World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General as heartwarming and well-deserved.
Peter Obi described Okonjo-Iweala as Nigeria’s most valuable human capital export, symbolising hard work and excellence.
In his congratulatory message on Friday, Obi added that Mrs. Iweala is a beacon of hope and inspiration to all Nigerians, especially the young ones.
“I am sincerely delighted at the reappointment of my very dear elder sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for a second term, effective from 1 September 2025.
“The very heartwarming news was just announced by the General Council of the organization.
“Iweala’s admirable character, impressive resume, and litany of achievements in public office stand her out as a competent leader for such a noble organization.
“With her very visible contributions to our national development and the global community, she remains one of Nigeria’s most valuable human capital exports to the world, a symbol of hard work and excellence, and a beacon of hope and inspiration for the younger generation.
“As she is set to continue to pilot the affairs of this global organization for another 4-year tenure, I wish her more health, strength, and wisdom to continue to stand for what is right,” Obi said
The former governor of Anambra State advised Nigerian leaders to also learn from Mrs. Iweala.
“Her rise to greatness through productive contribution to societal development stands as a lesson to us in Nigeria; first, as leaders, who must understand that leadership is a responsibility to care for the people; and then as a people, who must understand that our leadership recruitment process must be based on character, competence, capability and integrity,” he advised.