Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Embarks on Two-Day Visit to Ghana

Strategic Insights -

Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, is expected to meet with Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), during her two-day visit to Ghana. The visit aims to reinforce support to Sub-Saharan Africa, with Dr. Okonjo-Iweala meeting business leaders, civil society representatives, and female entrepreneurs. A discussion on the theme "Making Globalisation Work for Africa" is also scheduled to take place.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's visit to Ghana is a part of the WTO's commitment to reinforcing support to Sub-Saharan Africa.
  • The visit will focus on meeting policymakers, business leaders, and civil society representatives.
  • Dr. Okonjo-Iweala will participate in a discussion on the theme "Making Globalisation Work for Africa" and interact with female entrepreneurs.
  • She will also hold discussions with the Minister of Trade and Industry.
  • Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is expected to meet Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on her two-day visit.
  • The Institute of Economic Affairs is organizing the program for her visit.
  • Dr. Okonjo-Iweala, the seventh Director-General of the WTO, took office on March 1, 2021, becoming the first woman and the first African to serve as Director-General.
  • She has over 30 years of experience working in Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
  • Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has held various positions, including Board Chair of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and WHO Special Envoy for Access to COVID-19 Tools Accelerator.
  • She was Nigeria's twice Finance Minister (2003-2006 and 2011-2015) and briefly acted as Foreign Minister in 2006.

Statistics:

  • The World Trade Organisation (WTO) has been reinforcing support to Sub-Saharan Africa since Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala took office on March 1, 2021.
  • Dr. Okonjo-Iweala has over 30 years of experience working in various regions, including Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America.
  • The Institute of Economic Affairs is organizing the program for Dr. Okonjo-Iweala's two-day visit to Ghana.
  • Dr. Okonjo-Iweala took office as the Director-General of the WTO on March 1, 2021.

Sources:

  • Ghana News Agency, "Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to visit Ghana from April 25" (April 24, 2023)
  • WTO, "Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organisation" (n.d.)