Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
BY SUNNY A. DAVID
Reactions have continued to trail the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-lweala as the Director General of World Trade Organization, (WTO).
Our correspondent who felt the pulse of Anambra State citizenry reports that Ndi Anambra were so excited over the development.
Respondents that spoke to our correspondent were of the view that the appointment will serve as image launder to the nation and Africa in general.
A legal practitioner, Barrister Ikenna Ibe described the appointment as a welcome development going by her wealth of experience as a former Minister of Finance.
While congratulating her as the first woman and African to assume such position in the world, Barrister Ibe noted that her appointment will serve as a good channel to bring change and boost the African economy.
On his part, an Onitsha based businessmen, Chief Iyke Ezenwa described the appointment as a long awaited one as she is the most competent from Africa to handle the position, even as he described the appointment as an impression that good thing is coming out of Nigeria.
Chief Ezenwa, who congratulated Dr. Okonjo-Iweala for her new appointment, noted that it is a blessing for Nigeria and Africa in general as she is known for her hard works and urged her not to relent.
He also described her as an intelligent woman advising her not to allow distraction from any quarter.
