Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is a dogged fighter. In 2012 she decided to run for president of the World Bank. But a US American has always headed the World Bank, just as European has always headed the IMF (International Monetary Fund). So, South Korean US American Jim Yong Kim was chosen for the World Bank top…… Continue reading Ngozi Okonjo Iweala: Courageous World Bank Candidate Lands Instead In World Trade Organization Top Seat
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World Trade Organization DG: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Now The Only Candidate
South Korea’s candidate for the Director-Generalship of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Yoo Myung-Hee has withdrawn her candidacy. This leaves former Nigerian Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the only remaining candidate. You might hear that she has been appointed to the big post soon. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is among a group of Nigerian women of…… Continue reading World Trade Organization DG: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Now The Only Candidate
Nigeria needs 30 million new jobs to keep unemployment from rising past 20% -World Bank
“Given the high population growth rates, nearly 30 million new jobs would be needed by 2030 just to keep the current employment rate constant.” Read the whole thing here Zikist Movement comment We should be looking at reducing unemployment to at least single digits. 20% unemployment is too high. This is one of the reasons…… Continue reading Nigeria needs 30 million new jobs to keep unemployment from rising past 20% -World Bank
Leading Igbo Women Making Waves Globally
Igbo cultural code of freedom has made Igbo women unstoppable. They strive and strive and make things happen. Today we bring you a list of some who are making waves in the world. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala. She is the first African to rise to the number 2 position in the World Bank. Not satisfied, she…… Continue reading Leading Igbo Women Making Waves Globally