Okonjo-Iweala’s WTO Job Shows Nigeria’s Future Bright If ‘Square Pegs Are In Square Holes’

The President General of Igbo apex socio-political and cultural Organisation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief John Nwodo, has lauded the emergence of Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the Director General of the World Trade Organisation.

Nwodo said her emergence to lead the global body was a reward for excellence which he said Iweala represents.

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo boss said on Wednesday in a statement he signed that the victory came at the right time when Nigeria and its citizens were going through difficult times.

The statement read, “A Nigerian daughter emerging to lead such high global body at this time gives hope that the future is right if square pegs are put in square holes in the leadership in this country.

“As the first female and African to occupy the exalted position, Dr Okonjo-Iweala is making history which she rightly merits given her overwhelming credentials and track records locally and internationally.”

Nwodo commended President Muhammadu Buhari for his unflinching support that made Okonjo-Iweala’s victory possible.

The Ohanaeze leader also praised the unity of purpose of African leaders that made the victory easy and deserving.

While congratulating Okonjo-Iweala, the Ohanaeze leader prayed God to grant her mercy and the wisdom needed for her to excel in the new position.