Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) since 2021, formerly worked at the World Bank and Nigerian government.
Africa is often forgotten in global trade negotiations. I fight to ensure its voice is heard and its interests protected.
We are rethinking the WTO. Trade must be inclusive, sustainable and fair for developing nations.
Trade can be a force for good if it is fair and open to all. It should work for development, not against it.
We believe in the power of multilateralism. Only by working together can we create fair trade for all.
The world faces multiple crises simultaneously. The WTO can help coordinate solutions and find common ground.
Every barrier we remove in trade brings opportunity for the poor to climb out of poverty.
Being the first woman in this position is an honor and a responsibility. I want to show that women are capable of anything.