Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abukakar is delighted at the news of Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment to the board of Twitter.
Atiku Abubakar says that Okonjo-Iweala is a national treasure and her exploits on the world finance and business stage is further proof that when you empower a woman, you empower a community, a nation and a continent.
“This is one of the reasons I have pushed for women’s empowerment in my personal ventures and in politics”, he said.
Atiku Abubakar notes that Dr. Okonjo-Iweala was an integral part of the administration he served in and knows from first-hand experience that she will bring her Midas touch to the board of Twitter and any other corporation that is blessed to have her.
“I congratulate her on this elevation and urge women all over the world, and Nigeria in particular, to be inspired by Ngozi’s latest achievements and know that they can achieve greatness in Nigeria and beyond”.
He urges all levels of governments in Nigeria to be spurred by this appointment and open up the governmental space to more women for a more inclusive government that will give rise to many more Okonjo-Iwealas.
