Goodluck Jonathan Reacts To Okonjo-Iweala’s Appointment By South Africa

The appointment was announced by South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa.

Okonjo had served as a former Managing Director, Operations, World Bank. 

“I congratulate Dr.Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala who served as the co-ordinating minister for the economy/finance minister in my cabinet, on her appointment as a member of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council.

As a two-time minister in Nigeria you left indelible marks as an astute manager of the nation’s economy and resources. I am delighted that you have continued to place your substantial wealth of experience as a development economist at the service of many nations and international organisations to aid global growth and progress.

I have no doubt in my mind that you will excel in the new assignment.”