Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term. The announcement was made during the WTO General Council meeting, marking her continued leadership of the global trade body.
Her new four-year term will officially begin on September 1, 2025, following the conclusion of her current tenure. This reappointment reinforces the confidence of the WTO’s 166 member nations in her leadership and vision for global trade.
In a statement on Friday, Dr. Okonjo-Iweala expressed her gratitude to member nations for their trust and reiterated her commitment to addressing the challenges facing global trade. She pledged to strengthen the organization’s role in promoting equitable and inclusive economic growth across the globe.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, who made history in 2021 as the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, has been instrumental in steering the organization through a critical period. Her tenure has focused on reforming global trade rules, addressing supply chain disruptions, and advocating for the inclusion of developing nations in international trade.
The reappointment solidifies her status as a key figure in shaping the future of global trade, with stakeholders expecting her to continue her efforts toward fostering cooperation among member states and advancing the WTO’s agenda for sustainable development.
