Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Oxford
Announcing the honor on social media platform X on Wednesday, the former Nigerian Minister of Finance expressed her gratitude and excitement. "A great honor to be recognized today by Oxford University with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt. honoris causa)," she wrote.
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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), was bestowed with an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Oxford.
The prestigious recognition was conferred during a ceremony held at the historic Sheldonian Theatre.
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Announcing the honor on social media platform X on Wednesday, the former Nigerian Minister of Finance expressed her gratitude and excitement. "A great honor to be recognized today by Oxford University with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Litt. honoris causa)," she wrote, sharing her appreciation for the accolade.
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She further added, “A marvellous ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre followed by receptions at All Souls and St Johns Colleges. With Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten and Vice Chancellor Dr Irene Tracey and the other 5 Honorands- Sir Michael Palin, Warren East, Sir demishassabis, Professor Salim Yusuf, and @ShakarAnoushka.
During the ceremony, Okonjo-Iweala was accompanied by her family, including her husband, Dr. Ikemba Iweala, and her daughter, Dr. @onyiiwealamdphd.
