S/Africa PEAC appointment: Okonjo-Iweala, a world economic expert – Okowa

 

 

Delta state governor, Dr  Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday described the former Minister of Finance, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a world-class economist and international development expert following her appointment as Chairman, Presidential Economic Advisory Council (PEAC) of South Africa.

Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious daughter from the Ogwashi-Uku royal family, was a two-time finance minister, who led Nigeria’s economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under President Olusegun Obasanjo.

Dr Okonjo-Iweala went further to grow the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to become the largest in Africa in her second stint under President Goodluck Jonathan. 

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, Okowa said he was elated to hear of Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa to head South Africa’s PEAC. 

Governor Okowa described Okonjo-Iweala as a brilliant, competent, world-class economist and international development expert whose works over the years distinguished her globally.

He stated that the former minister remained a worthy ambassador of Delta and a great role model for the girl-child.

According to him, “I am elated to hear of your appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa. 

“Your appointment is indeed, a testament to your competence and experience as a renowned economist and international development expert.”

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