Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala — A Beacon of Hope for African Women

The third edition of the African Heritage Awards, held in Marrakech, Morocco, celebrated the biggest decision-makers shaping Africa’s leadership landscape. Whether in politics, academia, business and economy, philanthropy, or social empowerment, captains of industry and heads of government agencies who have etched their names onto the annals of excellence were honoured. For her outstanding achievements as Director- General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and in previous roles, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala earned the AfriHeritage Lifetime Achievement Award. Her extraordinary contributions to global trade and her endeavors in stabilizing market disruptions were underscored. The conferment on Okonjo-Iweala, according to the organizers, represents the highest form of recognition exclusively established by Africans to celebrate those who have distinguished themselves in contributing to shaping Africa’s future positively. The benchmark set by the Editorial Board and Award Selection Committee for this award category is founded solely on merit.

A Beacon Of Hope For African Women As She Receives The AFRIHERITAGE Lifetime Achievement Award