Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, yesterday, congratulated the Director General (DG) of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as she clocked 69 years.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, and first female DG and African to head the global trade body, as an epitome of integrity, professionalism and a role model to the girl-child.
He lauded the WTO boss for her ennobling and outstanding accomplishments in serving Nigeria and the global finance industry. Oborevwori said that Okonjo-Iweala made remarkable contributions to the development of Nigeria’s economy, as a two-time finance minister.
He celebrated the former Minister of Finance for her brilliance and competence as a world-class economist and international development expert whose impeccable work over the years had given her global acclaim.
He said: “As a state and nation, we remain very proud of your antecedents, which had earned you numerous awards and recognition over the years.
“You brought several innovations when you served as Finance Minister under President Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan.
“I join your family, global colleagues and associates, friends and well-wishers to thank Almighty God for your life, which has been evidently blessed with sterling accomplishments and amazing fulfillment.
“As you celebrate, it is my prayer that God blesses you with good health and many more years of happiness and contributions to the global economy.”
