Nigeria Lobbies US, South Korea, As Campaign For Okonjo Iweala’s WTO Intensifies
The federal government of Nigeria is currently reaching out to all members of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), including the United States of America and South Korea to overcome the current impasse in the selection of a consensus candidate for the position of director general of the organisation. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Mrs. Mariam Katagum Friday. Recall that US lone opposition had stalled Okonjo-Iweala’s declaration as the winner of the WTO race after securing the votes of 163 of the 164 members of the trade organization on Wednesday. US is backing…