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Okonjo-Iwela Makes Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women's list For The 7th Time | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

Dec 07, 2023

Okonjo-Iwela Makes Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women's list For The 7th Time | READ DETAILS
The First woman and African to lead the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has for the seventh time, been listed on Forbes' 100 Most Powerful Women list.

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According to Forbes' 20th annual ranking released on Tuesday, the Nigerian economist held the 87th spot, while Nigerian media mogul and philanthropist, Mo Abudu made the 98th spot.

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According to Forbes, a US Business magazine, the list was compiled using money, media, impact, and spheres of influence.

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Reacting, Okonjo-Iweala wrote on X;

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"Feel truly honoured to be named one more time as one of the Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in the World.

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"This will be the 7th time, starting in 2011. Congratulations to all the women on this list, working hard to make a difference and, to others working hard to change the world even if they are not on the list.

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"Special congratulations to my younger sister, Mo Abudu, great to have two Nigerian women on this list.ÔÇØ

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— Faith Ukanwa

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