Nigeria Reaffirms Support for WTO at BRICS Summit
On Saturday, during the ongoing BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima met with the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Shettima reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to supporting the WTO in strengthening multilateralism and promoting a global trade system based on cooperation rather than isolation.
He highlighted migration as a significant driver of development, innovation, and economic growth, citing the achievements of the Nigerian diaspora in education and professional fields. Shettima commended Dr. Okonjo-Iweala for her leadership at the WTO and encouraged her to continue utilizing her experience for global development.
Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is noted as the first woman and first African to lead the WTO, having commenced her second four-year term as Director-General in September 2025.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from Voice of Nigeria. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on Voice of Nigeria
Enjoy this article?
Get the weekly Nigerian roundup — top stories, NPFL, naira. One email, Sunday morning.
Related Stories
Nigeria Supports WTO at BRICS Summit, Advocates Cooperation
WTO DG Iweala Urges Nigeria to Enhance Mineral Exports
Okonjo-Iweala Urges Nigeria to Deepen Economic Reforms
Okonjo-Iweala: Leadership Key to Nigeria's Economic Success
Okonjo-Iweala Warns Against Trade Fragmentation Risks
Global Mistrust Threatens Trade, Says WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
