Mrs Iweala, The World Bank And The Rest Of Us

By RAHEEM OLUWAFUNMINIYI The news surrounding Mrs. Okonjo Iweala, Nigeria's Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy (one wonders if these two portfolio are not the same) and her endorsement by many to head the World Bank position has continued to generate comments both within and without the country. What surprises this writer have been the criticisms against her ambition to head the bank. It is imperative to state here that it is anybody's right to attain heights in life, most especially when such person have proven himself/herself overtime with a good track record. Mrs Iweala is one such person and if the African Union, many financial and economic leaders in Asia and even our own weak president had endorsed her for the job, even at the detriment of the Obama led administration and his Western allies, then it is pertinent to state that she deserves our prayers and support.read more
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