Her new four-year tenure is set to begin on September 1, 2025.

In a statement issued  by the organisation, Okonjo-Iweala expressed gratitude to the WTO’s 166 member nations for their continued trust and support.

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Reflecting on her first term, the former Nigerian finance minister underscored the WTO’s crucial role in addressing global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, conflicts, and geopolitical tensions.

Okonjo-Iweala pledged to continue championing trade as a driver of economic growth and resilience while reinforcing the multilateral trading system.

Okonjo-Iweala made history in 2021 as the first woman and African to lead the WTO.