Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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Summary
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was born on June 13, 1954[1], in Ogwashi-Uku[2]. She has worked as a diplomat[3], economist[4], politician[5], minister[6], and bank manager[7]. She ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,508 views/month, #6,949 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1954[9]
- Father: Chukuka Okonjo[10]
- Spouse: Ikemba Iweala[11]
- Child: Uzodinma Iweala[12]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[13]
- Native language: Igbo[14]
- Ethnic group: Igbo people[15]
- Occupation: money management[16], finance minister[17]
- Field of work: economics[18], economics of banking[19], bank management[20], money management[21], finance ministry[22], science, technology, engineering, and mathematics[23]
- Position held: Director-General of the World Trade Organization[24], UN board member[25]
- Employer: World Bank Group[26]
- Educated at: Harvard University[27], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[28], MIT School of Architecture and Planning[29], International School Ibadan[30]
- Award received: honorary doctorate from Brown University[31], honorary doctorate[32], honorary doctor of Amherst College[33], BBC 100 Women[34], honorary doctorate of Trinity College, Dublin[35], Time 100[36], Order of Timor-Leste[37], Global Economy Prize[38], Dostyk Order of grade II[39]
- Member of: Global Financial Integrity[40], World Resources Institute[41], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[42]
- Sex or gender: female[43]
- Ancestral home: Ogwashi-Uku[44]
- Member of political party: Peoples Democratic Party[45]
- Commons category: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala[46]
- Academic degree: Harvard University[47]
- Residence: United States[48]
- Family name: Okonjo[49], Iweala[50]
- Given name: Ngozi[51]
- Official website: http://ngoziokonjoiweala.com/[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala[53]
- Commons gallery: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala[54]
Why It Matters
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
FAQs
Where was Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala born?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's place of birth was Ogwashi-Uku[2].
Who were Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's parents?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's father was Chukuka Okonjo[10].
Who was Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala married to?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's spouses include Ikemba Iweala[11].
What did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala do for work?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala worked as a diplomat[3], economist[4], politician[5], minister[6], and bank manager[7].
Where did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala go to school?
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was educated at Harvard University[27], Massachusetts Institute of Technology[28], MIT School of Architecture and Planning[29], and International School Ibadan[30].
What awards did Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala receive?
Honors received include honorary doctorate from Brown University[31], honorary doctorate[32], and honorary doctor of Amherst College[33].