The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria has called on the government to push for the ascension of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala into the much coveted and contested position of the Director General of the World Trade Organisation.

The union made the call in a press release by the president, Comrade Quadri Olaleye, FCIA, MNIM, which was signed by the Secretary General, TUC, Comrade (Barr.) Musa-Lawal Ozigi, mni and made available to CEOAFRICA.

According to them, “The question now is not whether she is qualified or capable of handling the task. This contest is an aspect of international politics and we all must go all out to play it.  Okonjo-Iweala is a renowned global finance expert, an economist and international development professional with decades of experience, having worked in about five continents.  Her exposure is incontrovertible.”

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is one of the short-listed five candidates vying for the position of the Director General of the World Trade Organisation. They believe that winning the position would reaffirm to the world that indeed Nigeria is a great country and that the African people are people to be reckoned with.

In addition, they ask the world to recall that Ngozi Okonjo Iweala had spearheaded several World Bank initiatives to help low-income countries during the 2008-2009 food crises and later during the global financial crisis and as such would be valuable to help the world through the financial crisis being brought about due to Covid-19.

Below is the Full statement: