Forbes names Okonjo-Iweala Africa Person of The Year

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4 years ago

December 2, 2020

Forbes names Ngozi Okonjo Iweala as African Person of the Year (Photo credit: FORBES/ Twitter)

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, the Nigerian born economist, international development expert and former minister of Finance, has been named Forbes Africa Person Of The Year 2020.

Ngozi is now included in the list of eminent Africans to have received the award.

The 2020 #AfricanOftheYear Award honoree is…

Congratulations to Dr. @NOlweala! Board Chair @Gavi; Board Chair @ARCapicity, gracing the cover of @forbesafrica pic.twitter.com/hlcCDHEMx2

— Forbes Africa (@forbesafrica) December 1, 2020

In 2011, Sanusi became the first Nigerian to won the award.

In 2013, and 2019, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, won the award for his outstanding work at the bank and a sterling career in agriculture and finance.

Also, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala becomes first Nigerian female to won the award.

Reacting to the news, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala pledged to deploy her energies at the World Trade Organization for Africa and the world.

“It is a great honour to serve Africa in different capacities. I look forward to deploying my energies at the WTO for Africa and the world,” she said.

Who is Ngozi Okonjo Iweala?

Ngozi Okonjo Iweala who was born on 13th June 1954 is a Nigerian born economist.

She went to Harvard University in 1973 and graduated with Magna Cum Laude in Economics.

She furthered her education as she earned her PhD in regional Economics and development from the Massachusetts Institution of Technology (MIT).

Ngozi has served as Nigeria’s minister of Finance and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Well, Dr Ngozi Okonjo Iweala us happily married to Dr Ikemba Iweala who is a neurosurgeon.

And their marriage is blessed with four wonderful children.

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DJ Cuppy says she’s now a new creation as she gets baptised

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Lati introduced me to Chioma – Davido reveals

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June 25, 2024

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Nigerian singer and latest groom in town, David Adeleke aka Davido has disclosed the identity of the person who introduced him to his wife, Chioma.

He made this known to the public when he was speaking with some of his groomsmen. According to him, it was his longtime friend and associate, Lati Biola introduced him to Chioma. Davido said: “You know that it was Lati who introduced him to my wife.”

As of the time of filing this report, Davido and Chioma are still in their wedding mood. Their wedding tagged ‘CHIVIDO2024’ has the attendance of celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries from all walks of life including Ooni of Ife, Obi Cubana, and others.

Davido engaged Chioma in 2019 and first addressed her as his wife in the year 2023. In the year, 2024, Davido fulfills his promise to wed Chioma after announcing that his wedding will be held in a few days.

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CHIVIDO 2024: ‘Your daughter will be protected, respected, connected’ – Davido tells Chioma’s parents

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Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, AKA Davido, has assured the parents of his bride, Chioma Rowland, that their daughter would be respected, protected, and connected in their union.

The latest groom in town disclosed in the ongoing wedding ceremony in Lagos today where he promised Chioma “a lifetime assurance”.

He said: “I promised her a lifetime assurance. I promise you, that your daughter will be protected, respected, and connected.

“Mummy and daddy, I love you.”

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