The first woman and first African to lead the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is on track to secure a second term as Director-General without facing any opposition.
The WTO chair, Norwegian Ambassador Petter Olberg, confirmed on Saturday that “no further nominations for the position” had been received by Friday’s deadline, leaving Okonjo-Iweala as “the only candidate for the role”, according to a statement.
Okonjo-Iweala, 70, announced her intention to seek a second term in September.
Her current tenure, which began in March 2021, is set to conclude in August 2025.
