Nigeria’s Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has reacted to reports published in some quarters of the media that she has been appointed the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Dr Okonjo-Iweala through her media adviser, Paul Nwabuikwu clarified that the former finance minister has not yet been declared winner of the contest.
The statement reads: “The race for the WTO director-general is still very much on.
“Contrary to inaccurate information released online by an unidentified source, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has not yet been declared winner.
“As announced by WTO, the former managing director of the World Bank and South Korea’s Yoo Myung-hee are the final two contestants left in the race.
“The winner should be announced in two to three weeks. That remains the correct position. Dr Okonjo-Iweala is appreciative and energised by the enthusiastic support of Nigerians.
“And she is urging all to keep praying until the final whistle.”