Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

ModernPoliticianNigeria1954 — ?

First African and female WTO Director-General.

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Quick Facts

Born

1954

Country

Nigeria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)30

Political (20%)72

Influence (20%)65

Legacy (20%)65

Leadership (15%)79

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score61.3

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala — Complete Timeline

2003 AD

Appointed Finance Minister of NigeriaPolitical Action◆ Major

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Minister of Finance by President Olusegun Obasanjo. She led negotiations for debt relief from the Paris Club, resulting in Nigeria's debt being reduced by $18 billion.

Nigerian PoliticsDebt ReliefEconomic Reform

Impact: nationalconstructive

2007 AD

Managing Director of the World BankPolitical Action◆ Major

Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Managing Director of the World Bank, overseeing operations in Africa, South Asia, and Europe. She served until 2011, focusing on development finance and governance.

World BankInternational DevelopmentEconomic Governance

Impact: globalconstructive

2021 AD

Appointed WTO Director-GeneralPolitical Action

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first African and first woman to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization. She took office on March 1, 2021, amid global trade tensions and the COVID-19 pandemic.

WTOGlobal TradeFirst AfricanFirst Woman

Impact: globalconstructive