Dr Okonjo-Iweala is one of two candidates contesting for the top position of the multilateral institution. President Buhari had previously expressed his support and that of his administration to her effort to clinch the plump post. The President assured Dr Okonjo-Iweala that he will make more phone calls, and send letters to some world leaders for more support. I will immediately make those calls,’’ the President told Dr Okonjo-Iweala. In her remarks, Dr Okonjo-Iweala, a renowned development economist, thanked the President and his ministers, particularly the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, and Ministers of Industry, Trade and Investment for supporting her staunchly.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 12, 2020 15:22 UTC