Okonjo-Iweala bags top appointment again

After the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, named her a member of the organisation’s External Advisory Group, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was recently considered for another top position.

The Former finance minister has now been appointed special envoy of the African Union.

Her new role is to mobilise international support for Africa’s efforts to address the economic challenges African countries will face as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

AU chairperson and President of the Republic of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, ratified her appointment.

Also appointed as special envoys alongside Mrs Okonjo-Iweala are Donald Kaberuka, Tidjane Thiam and Trevor Manuel.

The special envoys will be tasked with soliciting rapid and concrete support as pledged by the G20, the European Union and other international financial institutions.