Former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated the former Coordinating Minister of Finance under former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala over her new appointment as a member of the South African Presidential Economic Advisory Council.
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South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, appointed Mrs Okonjo-Iweala as a member of his country’s presidential economic advisory council.
Mr Ramaphosa appointed the council on September 27, 2019.
In a statement published on its website, the South African presidency said the council will “ensure greater coherence and consistency in the implementation of economic policy and ensure that government and society in general is better equipped to respond to changing economic circumstances”.
Mrs Okonjo-Iweala, an international development expert, had served two terms as finance minister of Nigeria (2003-2006, 2011-2015) under former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Jonathan respectively.
Mr Jonathan, in a post via his Facebook page, said he was delighted about her recent appointment.
“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.
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“I have no doubt in my mind that you will excel in the new assignment,” Mr Jonathan said.
Ifayeni Okowa, Delta State Governor, also sent a congratulatory message to the ex-minister.
Mr Okowa said her appointment “Is a testament to her competence and experience as a renowned economist and international development expert.
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“On behalf of the Government and people of Delta State, I congratulate a worthy Ambassador of Delta State, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala — on her appointment into South Africa’s Economic Advisory Council.
“Dr. Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is a testament to her competence and experience as a renowned economist and international development expert. As she continues on in this remarkable role, we wish her success in all her endeavors.”
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