Exclusive: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala speaks on her mission at the WTO and other issues
16 March 2021 |
8:55 am
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala recently became the first woman and African to hold the exalted position of Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The history-making economist spoke with GuardianTV’s Njideka Agbo, amongst other things, on her mission at the WTO and personal style.
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