Ngozi Iweala-Okonjo

Ngozi Iweala-Okonjo is a prominent Nigerian economist and international development expert, currently serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She has had a distinguished career, including serving as Nigeria's Minister of Finance and as a Vice President at the World Bank. Iweala-Okonjo is known for her advocacy for trade reforms and economic development, and she has been a leading voice in addressing global trade issues, particularly in the context of rising protectionism and trade tensions. Recently, she expressed deep concerns about the potential for a trade war stemming from the United States' tariffs, warning of negative impacts on global trade volumes.