Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
NigeriapoliticianFemaleb. 19548.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist and international development expert currently serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She is the first woman and the first African to hold this position. Okonjo-Iweala has previously held the role of Finance Minister in Nigeria and has worked at the World Bank for over two decades, where she played a crucial role in various global economic initiatives. In her recent address at the Paris summit on AI, she highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to significantly boost global trade, while also cautioning about the risks it poses to gender pay equity.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has urged Nigeria to shift its focus from budget allocations to effective execution and maintenance of infrastructure.
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Focus on Effective SpeNigeria· 2026-08-04World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala also arrived in Asaba on Sunday ahead of the summit.
Delta Economic Summit: Shettima, Okonjo-Iweala, Lumumba ArriNigeria· 2026-08-02
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has said the growing erosion of trust among nations poses one of the biggest threats to global trade.
Global Mistrust Hurting Business, Trade — Okonjo-IwealaNigeria· 2026-08-01
Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged African countries to leverage AI and the global shift towards supply chain diversification to industrialise instead of remaining exporters of raw materials.
Nigeria Risks Missing AI Revolution Without Urgent ActionNigeria· 2026-07-29
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation and will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum.
Africa economic resilience: Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to discusNigeria· 2026-07-26
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned the United Nations Security Council about the risks associated with critical minerals.
Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, says WTO | World News
Jamaica· 2026-07-23
WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that the issues faced by African farmers cannot be resolved solely through tariff negotiations.
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Indonesia· 2026-07-06
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has demonstrated that women can influence global policy, multilateral cooperation and economic governance.
How Samia is redefining women’s diplomacy in Africa
Tanzania· 2026-06-30
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has been a prominent figure in global trade discussions.
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Switzerland· 2026-06-30Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emphasized that the agreement contributes to establishing a common regulatory framework capable of reducing costs and opening new opportunities.
Desafíos y oportunidades en comercio electrónico y aduanas
Panama· 2026-06-22WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged China to change its growth model at the Munich Security Conference.
WTO calls on China to rethink its growth model
Taiwan· 2026-02-15
The head of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, engaged in a humorous discussion about Finland's influence in the world.
Стубб пошутил о мощи Финляндии и «своих 190 см» — РБК
Russia· 2026-02-14
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala laid the foundation stone of the incubation park during the convocation ceremony.
ABU VC Hails Governor's Support for Kano's Industrial RevivaNigeria· 2026-02-02
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization and serves on the WEF board.
Bund nimmt Vergütung von WEF-CEO Börge Brende ins VisierSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala welcomed the trend of trade agreements that comply with WTO rules.
Các nền kinh tế tiến gần nhau hơn vì thuế của Mỹ
Vietnam· 2026-01-28
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization who discussed the impact of global tariffs.
La OMC descarta que el mundo vuelva a ser como antes de los aranceles de TrumpPanama· 2026-01-26
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that uncertainty would linger and countries must invest in their own resilience.
World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs say
Guyana· 2026-01-25
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that uncertainty would linger and countries must invest in their own resilience.
World order changing, not rupturing, finance chiefs sayGuyana· 2026-01-24Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, commented on the surprising stability of global trade amidst disruptions.
Lagarde alerta en Davos de los riesgos de una distribución desigual de la riqueza | Economía
Spain· 2026-01-23
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala stated that global trade has faced the most severe shock in 80 years.
世界经济论坛年会呼吁以对话和合作应对世界之变--国际--人民网
China· 2026-01-23
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the head of the World Trade Organization and was present at the event with Christine Lagarde.
«Europa-Bashing»: Christine Lagarde kritisiert LutnickSwitzerland· 2026-01-23
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
დავოსის ფორუმი, როგორც ძველი მსოფლიო წესრიგის შენარჩუნების „ბოლო შანსი“
Georgia· 2026-01-18
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization, is expected to attend.
Trump, Dialog und globale Themen im FokusSwitzerland· 2026-01-13
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that standards and regulations are increasingly decisive in determining market access for African agribusinesses.
WTO Launches Initiative to Help African SMEs Comply with Global Trade Rules | News
Liberia· 2025-12-11Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is mentioned among the powerful women in the Forbes list.
Sheinbaum destaca entre las mujeres más poderosas del mundo; ocupa el lugar 5 en la lista de Forbes
Mexico· 2025-12-10
Li Qiang engaged with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala during the summit.
李强出席二十国集团领导人第二十次峰会第二及第三阶段会议 _光明网China· 2025-11-24
WTO director general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for reforms in the global trading system during the G20 Leaders’ Summit.
‘World not doing tit for tat with US,’ WTO head says at G20 summit – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-23
WTO Chief weighs in on tariff threats, trade wars, and more.
Rep.-elect Grijalva plans to ‘personally’ confront Speaker Johnson over delayed swearing-in
United States· 2025-11-12
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization.
ممثلة موريتانيا لدى الأمم المتحدة في جنيف تقدم للمديرة العامة لمنظمة التجارة العالمية قبول موريتانيا لاتفاقية دعم مصايد الأسماك
Mauritania· 2025-11-10
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the WTO Chief who weighs in on tariff threats and trade wars.
How a climate journalist got closer to the story: learning to scuba diveUnited States· 2025-11-07
