WTO: Rep. Benjamin Kalu salutes Okonjo-Iweala, Says She’s Jinx Breaker

Member representing Bende Federal Constituency and Spokesperson House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has congratulated Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her election as the Director-General World Trade Organization, WTO describing her as a jinx breaker.

This is contained in a release personally endorsed by Hon. Kalu and made available to ABN TV.

He said Okonjo-Iweala has continued to break frontiers in her career with such grace that distinguishes her as a beacon of hope, a jinx breaker, and an inspiration for women and girls everywhere.

Hon. Kalu further said her emergence as the first female and first African Director-General of the World Trade Organization is historic.

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The message partly reads, “Her exploits continue to inspire and make Nigerians all over the world proud.

“Her experience spanning several years in health, finance, economy, and trade all coalesce to make her the ideal candidate for the position.

“Indeed, her appointment comes at the right time; a time where her wealth of experience will improve global efforts to ensure a broader distribution of vaccines in the pandemic.

“I am optimistic that her appointment would support AfCFTA implementation efforts in Africa.

“I remain positive that Dr. Okonjo-Iweala will continue to make us proud and wish her a very successful tenure.”