ECOWAS has finally confirmed Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization. This was announced in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Mahamodu Issoufou.
Also, Geoffrey Onyeama, the Minister of Foreign Affairs has posted the decision of ECOWAS on his Twitter page.
“#ECOWAS has formally endorsed Dr. @NOIweala for the position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation for the period of 2021-2025.
Also called on other African and Non African countries to do same. #COVID19 @NigeriaGov @DigiCommsNG @ecowas_cedeao @_AfricanUnion @wto” https://t.co/Ewec8Xq8R1