President of African Development Bank Group (AfDB), Akinwunmi Adesina, has sent his congratulations to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala following her appointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term.
![]() |
President of AfDB, Akinwunmi Adesina, pecks Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, in celebration of her reappointment as DG WTO. Photo: @akin_adesina |
Adesina prayed, “I wish you continued success in your second term.”
Okonjo-Iweala will lead the WTO for a second term effective 1 September, 2025.
AfDB President, Adesina, wrote: “Hearty congratulations to my dear big Sis
@NOIweala on her re-election for second term as Director General of the World Trade Organization @wto! I wish you continued success in your second term.”