Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

We have a choice. Either we converge downwards by allowing the virus to drag us all back down, or we converge upwards by vaccinating the world.

It’s not just about empowering women, it’s about economic growth.

Get anyone you know talking about gender stereotypes. These false assumptions cannot survive being held up to the light of day.

There is no right way to be a woman leader. Be true to yourself.

I’m told, I’m like my father, and he was the most wonderful man. But I think he was gentler than me.

If you have a sense of purpose that drives you, then aim high and become a leader and make room as you go.

Don’t take a backward step. Don’t shy away from taking up space in the world. Don’t assume you are too junior or that people are too busy. Reach out and network.

I believe that when you find problems, you should also find solutions.

No one can fight corruption for Nigerians except Nigerians. Everyone has to be committed from the top to the bottom to fight it.

It's about our common good, because these variants will come back if people are not vaccinated.

In the 73 years of GATT WTO, I am honoured to be First Woman and First African to lead. But now the real work begins. Ready to tackle the challenges of WTO. Forget Business as usual!

Unless we can make access to finance easier for women in their businesses, we will be missing out on a significant portion of growth within our economies.

Investing in women is smart economics, and investing in girls, catching them upstream is even smarter economics.

The idea [the government's 'You Win' campaign] is that instead of young people in Nigeria waiting to get employment, they should create their own jobs and employ their peers and employ other people.

Compare non retiring income with investment such as bonds and fixed income etc.Annuity is low risk venture, fixed rate and guaranteed income for life and dependable old age.