Former President Goodluck Jonathan has hailed Nigeria’s ex-Minister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her new appointment.
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, named the former Managing Director, Operations, World Bank, as a member of the country’s Economic Advisory Council.
Cyril Ramaphosa heads the council which comprises local and international gurus.
“I congratulate Dr.@NOIweala who served as the co-ordinating minister for the economy/finance minister in my cabinet, on her appointment as a member of South Africa’s Presidential Economic Advisory Council,” Jonathan wrote on Twitter.
“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.
“I have no doubt in my mind that you will excel in the new assignment,” he added.
Also, the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and the Vice presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the last election, equally congratulated Okonjo-Iweala, on her new appointment.
Atiku said Okonjo-Iweala’s inclusion in the council was good for Nigeria.
“I congratulate Dr @NOIweala on her appointment into South Africa’s Economic Advisory Council.
“Her appointment by President @CyrilRamaphosa of South Africa is proof that Nigerians are global and capacity is indeed an asset that can be exported,” he wrote.
Similarly, media mogul, Ben Murray Bruce, celebrated the finance expert.
He tweeted: “Congratulations @NOIweala on your appointment by President @CyrilRamaphosa
“Your exceptional ability during your active service in Nigeria remains a currency that will never lose its value. I wish you even more success in your new role as Member of SA’s Economic Advisory Council.”
The body will advise Ramaphosa on productivity and facilitate the development, implementation of South African economic policies.
