WTO reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as DG

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) General Council on Friday reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second four-year term.

The WTO in a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday said the reappointment takes effect on 1 September 2025.

This decision, according to the statement, reflects broad recognition of Mrs Okonjo-Iweala’s exceptional leadership and strategic vision for the future of the WTO.