Read more about Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
The former Nigerian finance minister expressed her delight at winning the award and noted that it is a testament of the fact that the world is interconnected and how relevant it is to be ‘’each other’s keeper.’’
‘Honoured to win the 2020 International Service Award of the World Affairs Councils of America. Thank You @WACAmerica for bringing the world to America through dialogue, debate & action! #COVID19 shows us how interconnected the world is & how important it is to be each other’s keeper.’ Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
Sign up to the Connect Nigeria daily newsletter newsletter
Founded in 1918, the World Affairs Councils of America is notable as America’s largest nonprofit international affairs organization. The organization is fully committed and dedicated to engaging and educating the public on issues that are of global concern. With this, the former managing director of the World Bank who has bagged a number of international appointments in 2020 such as her appointment into the South African Economic Advisory Council by President Cyril Ramaphosa, envoy of the African Union, amongst others, is likely to wrap up the year in glory as the new director-general of the WTO. Source: Elombah Featured Image Source: all Africa
Got a suggestion? Contact us: editor at connectnigeria dot com
You might also like:
- Investing in Women to Accelerate Progress
- International Day of Education: 8 Ways Education Aids Nation-Building
- African Unity Day 2023: Our Africa, Our Future
- Celebrating World Creativity and Innovation Day
absolutely free dating sites no fees ever local singles near me free free
adult dating adult dating sites