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Okonjo-Iweala Makes WTO Final Shortlist
A Nigerian and Former Minister of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has made the final shortlist of candidates for the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
The body however dropped three candidates from the contest. It also plans to reduce the contestants to two final candidates in the next few weeks.
WTO said Mexico’s Jesus Seade, Egypt’s Hamid Mamdouh, and Moldova’s Tudor Ulianovschi didn’t secure enough support in the first of three rounds of voting.
Their expertise and high professional and personal qualities are highly valued and respected by all members,” WTO General Council Chairman, David Walker, said in a statement on Friday.
The second phase of consultations would begin on September 24 and run until October 6 after which the WTO would announce two final candidates.
The goal was to name a new leader by November 7.
Those left in the race are Mohammad Maziad Al-Tuwaijri, Saudi Arabia’s former minister of economy and planning; Liam Fox, the UK’s former secretary of state for international trade; Yoo Myung-hee, South Korea’s trade minister; Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; and Amina Chawahir Mohamed Jibril, Kenya’s former international trade minister.
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BREAKING NEWS: President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, Orbih, Elected into the Badminton World Federation Council
Joel Ajayi
In a significant development for Nigerian badminton, the President of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN), Mr. Francis Orbih, has been successfully elected as a member of the prestigious Badminton World Federation (BWF) Council.
This remarkable achievement not only highlights Orbih’s dedication and contributions to the growth of badminton in Nigeria and Africa, but also marks a proud moment for the entire Nigerian sporting community.
His election into the BWF Council places Nigeria firmly on the global badminton map and is expected to open new doors for the development of the sport across the continent.
Francis Orbih’s leadership at the BFN has been characterized by innovation, growth, and renewed international engagement, qualities that no doubt contributed to his recognition on the world stage. His new role at the BWF will enable him to influence key decisions affecting the future of badminton globally.
Congratulations to Mr. Francis Orbih on this historic Achievement.
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