Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State recently extended warm congratulations to Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), on her 70th birthday. In a statement conveyed by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori praised Dr. Okonjo-Iweala as a distinguished daughter of Delta State, specifically hailing her achievements as the first African woman to lead the WTO.
The governor highlighted Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s exemplary professionalism, integrity, and role-model status for women globally. He commended her remarkable contributions to Nigeria’s economy, particularly noting her tenure as Finance Minister under Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan. Governor Oborevwori underscored Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s intellectual prowess as a leading economist and her significant impact on international development.
Expressing pride in Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s numerous accolades and global recognition, Governor Oborevwori conveyed his best wishes for her continued good health, happiness, and ongoing impactful contributions to the global economy. He concluded by joining Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s family, colleagues, and well-wishers in celebrating her remarkable life and achievements on the occasion of her 70th birthday.