The African Group at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has presented a proposal at its General Council to re-elect Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General of the organisation.
The Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adebayo Thomas, who made this disclosure in a statement issued in Abuja, said the proposal is for members to consider Okonjo-Iweala to run for another term as Chief Executive Officer of the organization.
According to him, the proposal was to also enable the Chairman of the General Council to commence the process of the appointment of the director-general as soon as possible.
He quoted Amb Abdulhamid Adamu, Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to WTO, at the GC, as saying that members debated on the issue.
“And all members pointed to all the efforts and qualities of Okonjo-Iweala and her contributions to the organization which enhanced a lot of progress and development.
“They all affirmed that she deserves to be reappointed as the director-general.
“All the members in the meeting from all regions that took the floor, almost 58 members supported the proposal,” he said.
He further stated that members resolved that the General Council Chair should start consultations on the process of appointment as soon as approved by council.
Responding, Okonjo-Iweala appreciated all members, assuring to respond soonest with her acceptance after consultation with family members.
