Outgoing Nigerian Coordinating Minister of economic development & Minister Of Finance Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was yesterday awarded with a honorary Doctorate Degree by Yale University United States. The prestigious American University which ranks no 1 in the global ranking of Universities honored Mrs Okonjo-Iweala with a honorary Doctorate of Human Letters for her social and economic reform mission to Nigeria, Africa and the world in general.
During the award ceremony, the Chair of the most prestigious university in the world had the following to say;....................
"You are a citizen of your country, your continent, and the world. Shaped by challenging experiences during your childhood in Nigeria, you have made social and economic reform your mission. As Nigeria’s coordinating minister of economic development and minister of finance, you have tackled corruption, created a vision and path to long-term economic stability, and worked to build a culture of transparency. At the World BANK, you made food security a priority and provided policy advice and capital for the world’s poorest countries. With wisdom, a fierce dedication to doing what is right, and unflagging energy, you have transformed the economic landscape of your nation. We are proud to name you Doctor of Humane Letter.''
Congrats girl!
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