Who is Mrs Okonjo-Iweala?
Okonjo-Iweala served twice as Nigeria’s Finance Minister and also as Minister of Foreign Affairs. She was the first woman to hold both positions.
Is Okonjo-Iweala an American citizen?
About the frontrunner: Okonjo-Iweala, who became a U.S. citizen in 2019, would be the first woman and the first African to lead the WTO. A trained economist, she spent the bulk of her career at the World Bank, eventually holding its No. 2 post as managing director of operations.
Where is Dr Ikemba Iweala from?
Dr Ikemba Iweala Education & Career He was born on 13th June 1952 in Nigeria. He completes his education medical training was at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
How do you pronounce Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala?
The managing director of the World Bank, formerly the finance minister of Nigeria, is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, pronounced ng-GOH-zi ock-ON-joh ee-WAY-luh (ng-g as in finger, oh as in no, o as in top, j as in Jack).
Who are the parents of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala?
Chukwuka Okonjo
Kamene Okonjo
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala/Parents
But Iweala is not just an indigene of the town, she is also known to Nigerians as a princess of the city considering that her father, Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, was the Obi (King) from the Obahai Royal Family of Ogwashi-Ukwu.
Where is Ngozi Okonjo Iweala from in Nigeria?
Ogwashi-Ukwu, Nigeria
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala/Place of birth
How old is Ngozi Okonjo?
67 years (June 13, 1954)
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala/Age
Which state is Ngozi Okonjo Iweala husband from?
Ikemba Iweala is from Umuahia, the capital of Abia State. He is a leading physician and specialist in the field of neurosurgery.
What is the name of Ngozi Okonjo Iweala children?
Uzodinma Iweala
Onyinye Iweala
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala/Children
Dr. Ikemba Iweala marriage to Ngozi dey blessed wit four children; one daughter, Onyinye Iweala and three sons, Uzodinma Iweala, Okechukwu Iweala and Uchechi Iweala.
Which secondary school did Okonjo Iweala attended?
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1981
Massachusetts Institute of Technology1978Harvard University1976International School, Ibadan
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala/Education
She had her secondary education at International School Ibadan and St. Anne’s School, Molete, Ibadan. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala proceeded to Harvard University where she graduated with an AB honours in Economics in 1977. She holds a PhD in Regional Economics and Development from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).