WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria's leaders to stop looting national assets and establish a social contract for economic development.

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, WTO Director-General, urges political office-holders in Nigeria to stop looting national assets and calls for a social contract to ensure steady growth and development. She highlights the need for policy consistency and a binding agreement outlining shared commitments and responsibilities for economic development. Okonjo-Iweala emphasizes the importance of addressing crude oil theft and using available technology to track and bring those responsible to justice. She also encourages the Nigerian Bar Association to hold the government accountable.

August 25, 2024
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