Okonjo-Iweala Emerges WTO Director

 

Okonjo-Iweala was chosen as the final candidate for the much-coveted role of the World Trade Organization leader.

She polled 104 votes from 164 member countries to defeat how South Korea’s trade minister at the final stage of the race.

She has broken many records, including becoming the first African to occupy win that office at the WTO.