Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, director general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has been included among Forbes’ list of the 100 most powerful women in the world in 2022.
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The African leadership person of the year awards are determined by popular vote and given each year to outstanding Africans who are advancing the continent’s interests and fostering goodwill.
At the poll’s conclusion on December 2nd, 2022, Okonjo-Iweala received more than 60% of the 15,000 votes cast in the category.
Forbes said, “The World Trade Organization head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (No. 91 of 100) continue to play a crucial role in providing financial assistance and promoting global trade as the threat of a global recession rises.”
Recall that Okonjo-Iweala was recognized by another media platform, Time magazine as one of the world’s most influential people in 2021. This would be Okonjo-Iweala’s 6th recognition in her career.Reacting, Okonjo-iweala tweeted that she was excited by the awards she had received in her career.
“An honour and a privilege to be part of this list of a very distinguished group of women for the 6th time in my career, Congratulations to my other sisters. Let’s continue to show that good governance, good public policy and a people-centered approach to work matters,” he said.
Winners for the 11th edition of the award shall be presented with the honour on 16th of February 2023, at a ceremony scheduled to be held in Port Louis, Mauritius.
