‘You’re A National Treasure,’ Atiku Toasts Okonjo-Iweala On Twitter Appointment

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Nigeria’s former finance minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her appointment into Twitter’s Board of Directors.

Twitter Inc.’s Executive Chairman, Omid Kordestani, had announced the appointments of Okonjo-Iweala alongside Robert Zoellick of AllianceBernstein into its Board in a statement on Thursday.

Joining prominent Nigerians who have congratulated Okonjo-Iweala on the appointment, Atiku described the former minister as “a national treasure” whose “exploits on the world finance and business stage is further proof” that women have the potential to change the world if empowered.

The former Vice President tweeted on Friday: “I am delighted at the news of Dr. @NOIweala’s appointment to the Board of @Twitter. She is a national treasure and her exploits on the world finance and business stage is further proof that when you empower a woman, you empower a community, a nation and a continent.”

Meanwhile, in her acknowledgment of the appointment, Okonjo-Iweala described Twitter as “a powerful platform that continues to be used as a strong connector for the global community, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the team,” adding that “As we strive to build a better world for tomorrow, Twitter can amplify messages and drive critical conversations around today’s most important issues. I look forward to partnering with Twitter’s talented directors and leadership team as we work to leverage the power of Twitter for good.”