Orji Backs Okonjo-Iweala On World Bank Presidency

ABIA State Governor, Chief Theodore Orji has thrown his weight behind Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in her quest to become the first female President of the World Bank.

In a statement issued yesterday his Chief Press Secretary, Ugochukwu Emezue, Orji said all Abians at home and in the diaspora are solidly behind her, being a worthy ambassador of Abia State.

According to the governor, as a daughter of the state, this is the time to give her all the support she needs to succeed especially through prayers and other diplomatic means.

He stressed that Okonjo-Iweala has all it takes to head the bank, saying that she

Is more qualified than the two contenders in the race, going by her outstanding records while she was at the World Bank.

Orji further posited that she performed well in the regime of former President Olusegun Obasanjo as the Finance Minister, and that from all indications, she is doing well in the present regime as the coordinating Minister of the Economy and the Finance Minister.

“Little wonder that she is enjoying this massive support from Nigeria, Africa and the rest of the world,” he enthused.

Orji thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for the unequalled support he is giving her. He also extended the same appreciation to the Africa Union for its backing.

“I have hope and confidence that our sister will make history soon. I can see it coming,” he added.

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