The Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, marked her 70th birthday on Thursday [today].
The globally-acclaimed economist made history as the first African and first woman to lead the WTO.
She posted the celebrations of her 70th birthday on her X handle @NOIweala, expressing gratitude and joy, while describing it as “one of the happiest days of my life”.
She tweeted, “I don’t normally do personal tweets, but today is an exception! It has been one of the happiest days of my life – my 70th birthday! So much outpouring of love from everywhere!! I want to thank all WTO Ambassadors, WTO staff, friends and family!
“I’ve never received so many bouquets of flowers from all over the world, as I have today! Along with good wishes and prayers. I consider myself blessed to have a loving husband, family, friends and well-wishers! All Glory and Thanks to God!”
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