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Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was officially appointed as the new director-general of the global trade body becoming the first woman and African to lead the organization.
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  • February 16, 2021

WTO appoints history-making pick Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iwaela as director-general

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was officially appointed as the new director-general of the global trade body becoming the first woman and African to lead the organization.

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