The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala will run unopposed for a second term as its director-general.
In a statement released on Saturday, the organization disclosed that Okonjo-Iweala expressed her willingness to serve a second four-year term on September 16.
The WTO further stated that Okonjo-Iweala is the sole candidate for the position.
The process to appoint the next director-general officially began on October 8, with WTO members given until November 8 to submit nominations.
In a message to members, Petter Olberg, chair of the WTO’s General Council, confirmed that no additional nominations were received by the November 8 deadline.
“Under the procedures for the appointment of Directors-General (WT/L/509), I am required to communicate to Members a consolidated list of candidatures received for the post of Director-General immediately after the close of the nomination period, in this case 8 November 2024.
“I would like to advise…
