February 7, 2021

WTO: Buhari Thanks US For Okonjo-Iweala’s Endorsement

WTO: Buhari Thanks US For Okonjo-Iweala’s Endorsement

February 7, 2021 10:31 am

President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed America for supporting the candidacy of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for the position of Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The office of the United States Trade Representative announced this on Friday.

In a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Gara Shehu, Buhari said the withdrawal of the country’s initial objection was remarkable.

Read Also: At Last, US Backs Okonjo-Iweala For DG, WTO Job

‘We certainly welcome the decision of the new U.S administration to remove the last obstacle in the path of Dr. Okonjo-Iweala to becoming the first female and the first person of African descent

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Nigerians Kick Against Reopening Of Lekki Toll Gate

Nigerians Kick Against Reopening Of Lekki Toll Gate

February 7, 2021 10:31 am

Some Nigerians have kicked against the decision of the Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry to reopen Lekki Toll gate.

The panel, probing the alleged killing of End SARS protesters at the Toll Gate, approved the reopening of the Toll Plaza and returned control to its owners, the Lekki Concession Company (LCC).

However, some members of the panel, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa alongside other three members of the panel, Patience Udoh (representing civil society), Rinuola Oduola and Temitope Majekodunmi (representing the youths) rejected the repossession and the reopening of the plaza.

Some Nigerians also took to social …

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