Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed as WTO Director-General

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term, commencing on September 1, 2025. Her reappointment has been celebrated by global and Nigerian leaders, including President Bola Tinubu and former presidential candidate Peter Obi, who praised her leadership. Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 as the first African and first woman to lead the WTO. Despite potential challenges with Donald Trump's return, her broad support among WTO members ensured her reappointment. Analysts predict that her second term will coincide with heightened trade tensions, particularly between the U.S. and China. Her reappointment is seen as a testament to her leadership and the trust placed in her by the international community.