Okonjo-Iweala: A Role Model, Always Brings Value – Dankwambo, Murray-Bruce Say

More accolades have continued to pour in for Nigeria’s former finance minister, Mrs Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who has just been appointed into Twitter’s Board of Directors.

Mrs Okonjo-Iweala, alongside AllianceBernstein’s Robert Zoellick, earned the top Twitter position for her “unparalleled global perspective and policy expertise,” said the company’s Executive Chairman, Omid Kordestani.

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The two-time Nigeria’s finance minister has been receiving congratulatory messages from both home and abroad since the announcement was made.

In his laudatory message to Okonjo-Iweala, Governor Ibrahim Dankwanbo of Gombe State said: “Very big congratulations to you my dear sister and compatriot, @NOIweala on your appointment into the @Twitter Board of Directors.

Dankwanbo added, “You are a worthy role model to every young aspiring Nigerian desiring to make a difference in the world. Keep soaring! You are unstoppable.”

On his part, the federal lawmaker representing Bayelsa East constituency, Senator Ben Muray-Bruce, said: “Dear @NOIweala, Why am I not surprised that @Twitter appointed you to its board? You bring value wherever you go!

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“Nigeria was blessed to have you and now you are reaping some of the good things you deserve. More is yet to come. I am ever so proud of you. Congratulations Ngozi!”

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