It is often said that a prophet is not always respected in his home, but Nigerians have chosen to go against this popular saying as they celebrate the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her 70th birthday.

Happy 70th: Nigerians Celebrate WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala As She Clocks 70
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

There is nobody who does not want to identify with success.

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You see, Ngozi is a woman who has broken many bonds.

Okonjo-Iweala has always stood as a testament to the unimaginable heights women can reach.

As a matter of fact, Ngozi made history as the first African and first woman to lead the WTO.

Little wonder the amount of love showered on this phenomenal figure as she clocks 70.

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Of a truth, Ngozi is the major reason the hashtag Happy 70th is trending on social media.

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In a rare personal post on X.com, the WTO boss expressed her gratitude and joy.
To her, it was “one of the happiest days of my life”.

She tweeted, “I don’t normally do personal tweets, but today is an exception!”
It has been one of the happiest days of my life – my 70th birthday! So much outpouring of love from everywhere!! I want to thank all WTO Ambassadors, WTO staff, friends and family!

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“I’ve never received so many bouquets of flowers from all over the world, as I have today! Along with good wishes and prayers.
I consider myself blessed to have a loving husband, family, friends and well-wishers!
All Glory and Thanks to God!”

Well, the flowers were just a tip of the iceberg.

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You need to see the love Nigerians are pouring on this woman on social media.

Numerous goodwill messages, accompanied with prayers.

See some tweets below:

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