Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has earned a place on Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women list.
In the 20th annual ranking released on Tuesday, the esteemed Nigerian economist occupies the 87th position, surpassing South African businesswoman Mpumi Madisa, who holds the 88th spot.
Making her debut on the list, Tanzanian President Samia Hassan secures the 93rd position, while Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist Mo Abudu claims the 98th spot.
The World’s Most Powerful Women
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At the pinnacle of the chart is Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission for Impactful Policy and Budget, with Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, in the second spot, and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris closely following in third place.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, who made history in 2021 as the first woman and first African Director-General of the WTO, is celebrated for her outstanding career at the World Bank and her influential economic reforms in Nigeria.
Her inclusion in Forbes’ list highlights not only her significant contributions to global trade but also her dedication to economic development, governance, and international leadership.