Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is a Nigerian economist and international development expert currently serving as the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO). She is the first woman and the first African to hold this position. Okonjo-Iweala has previously held the role of Finance Minister in Nigeria and has worked at the World Bank for over two decades, where she played a crucial role in various global economic initiatives. In her recent address at the Paris summit on AI, she highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence to significantly boost global trade, while also cautioning about the risks it poses to gender pay equity.

Born on Jun 13, 1954 (72 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
655,252
Power
2,441$
Sentiment
7.13
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 8,654,622 6,522 $700,000 528$
Tanzania 1 9.00 0.14% +0% 59,734,213 84,370 $63,000 89$
Indonesia 1 6.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 305,955 $1,119,000 1,252$
Jamaica 1 8.00 0.13% +0% 2,961,167 3,912 $15,000 20$
Nigeria 1 8.00 0.12% +0% 206,139,589 254,493 $448,000 553$
Totals 5 551,013,206 655,252 $2,345,000 2,442$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation and will headline the 7th Africa Emerging Markets Forum. 8

The Punch: Africa economic resilience: Cardoso, Okonjo-Iweala to discus

Jamaica Jamaica: WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warned the United Nations Security Council about the risks associated with critical minerals. 8

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: Demand for critical minerals fuels conflict but could help resource-rich nations, says WTO | World News

Indonesia Indonesia: WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized that the issues faced by African farmers cannot be resolved solely through tariff negotiations. 6

Kompas: Tika-taka Petani di Pasar Tiban Raksasa 2026

Switzerland Switzerland: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and has been a prominent figure in global trade discussions. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: warum die Schweiz ein Vorbild ist

Panama Panama: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emphasized that the agreement contributes to establishing a common regulatory framework capable of reducing costs and opening new opportunities. 9

La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980: Desafíos y oportunidades en comercio electrónico y aduanas

Taiwan Taiwan: WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala urged China to change its growth model at the Munich Security Conference. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: WTO calls on China to rethink its growth model

Russia Russia: The head of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, engaged in a humorous discussion about Finland's influence in the world. 7

RBC: Стубб пошутил о мощи Финляндии и «своих 190 см» — РБК

Nigeria Nigeria: Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala laid the foundation stone of the incubation park during the convocation ceremony. 7

The Punch: ABU VC Hails Governor's Support for Kano's Industrial Reviva