Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed for a second term as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Her new term will begin on September 1, 2025. Okonjo-Iweala made history as the first woman and African to lead the WTO, continuing her impactful leadership in global trade.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has been reappointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a second term, effective September 1, 2025. Okonjo-Iweala, who took office as the first female and African head of the WTO on March 1, 2021, continues to break barriers in global leadership.
Her reappointment highlights her successful tenure at the organization, where she has championed trade reforms and advocated for global economic recovery. The announcement was made public through a post on X on Friday, confirming that she will serve another term at the helm of the WTO.
Okonjo-Iweala's leadership remains instrumental in navigating challenges such as global trade disparities and economic inequalities, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic. Her historic appointment has been widely celebrated, as she continues to make strides in the global trade landscape.
