Broom’s news media reported that WTO disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle on Monday.

The trade organization said Okonjo-Iweala was the first woman and African to take up the job.

“Welcome to Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; @NOIweala on her first day as WTO Director-General!

“She makes history as the first woman and first African to take up this post,” WTO tweeted.

JUST IN: Excitements As Okonjo-Iweala Resumes As WTO DG [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

WTO confirmed her appointment at a special meeting of the General Council, following a selection process that included eight candidates from around the world.

JUST IN: Excitements As Okonjo-Iweala Resumes As WTO DG [PHOTOS/VIDEO]
JUST IN: Excitements As Okonjo-Iweala Resumes As WTO DG [PHOTOS/VIDEO]

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