Nigeria, March 3 -- Leading Consulting, branding, publishing and investment promotion firm, Foreign Investment Network (FIN), has joined millions around the globe in celebrating the appointment of former finance minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, as the first woman, and first African director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Mrs Okonjo-Iweala was named director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) after her only rival, South Korean Trade Minister, Yoo Myung-Hee pulled out of the race. Her appointment makes her the first African and first woman to head the global trade body. Since her announcement, Nigerians have been rejoicing.

Recall that some years ago, Foreign Investment Network (FIN) recognized and honoured Dr. Ok...