Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, has commended President Bola Tinubu for his efforts to stabilize Nigeria’s economy, stating that the reforms under his administration are progressing positively.
After a courtesy visit to the President, Okonjo-Iweala discussed the launch of the Women Exporters Fund for the Digital Economy, a joint initiative with the International Trade Centre aimed at empowering Nigerian women and boosting job creation. She highlighted that 146 out of 67,000 applicants would receive direct financial support to grow their businesses.
On the state of Nigeria’s economy, Okonjo-Iweala acknowledged that initial reforms have brought much-needed stability. She emphasized the importance of building on this foundation to foster economic growth and create social safety nets to support those feeling the impact of reforms.
“The next step is growth. We need to create more jobs and ensure that people have sufficient support to weather the hardships,” she stated.
