Record No.
MRB-2026-007098
First Woman and First African to Lead the World Trade Organization
Human Achievement
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Record Holder
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Nigeria
Category
Human Achievement
Country
Nigeria
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NG )
Achievement Date
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Record Description
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the first woman and first African to serve as Director-General of the World Trade Organization when she took office in March 2021, after twice serving as Nigeria's Finance Minister.
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