In 10 photos, families, friends rain encomiums on WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala 70th birthday

By Chioma Obinagwam

June 13, 2024 was an unusual day for the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Director General (DG), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

It was her birthday; unlike other birthdays, this one was special. She was awoken with surprises perhaps because it is a golden birthday— Okonjo-Iweala was 70 years old.

WTO DG, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala receives flowers from colleagues on the occasion of her 70th birthday. Photo credit: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s official X handle.

 

In her words: “Celebrating my birthday with a lovely early morning surprise from WTO Ambassadors! Thanks to GC Chair Amb @PetterOlberg and all Ambassadors!!”

Still on the 70th birthday celebration of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: She poses with her husband. Photo credit: Official X handle of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.

The Elucidator took a tour to her official X handle and curated beautiful photos of friends, families, colleagues, well wishers, name it, showing her love on her “day”.

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