Receiving the #COP30 President H.E Ambassador André Corrêa do Lago and the Brazilian delegation, including Ambassador Guilherme De Aguiar Patriota. Brazil has taken the unusual step of launching the proposal for a new Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade at

Excellent discussion at the WTO Chairs Program Research Hub on Digital Public Infrastructure. A great side event at the Public Forum. With Researchers - James Nedumpara, Sattwik Shekhar, Amrita bahri and Juan Pablo Gómez. Thank you so much for a learning experience.

An important highlight of this year’s Public Forum is the extensive participation of the Private Sector. Excellent meetings with the French Chapter of the International Chamber of Commerce, led by Emmanuelle Butaud Secretary General, ICC France and with the World Farmers Organisation

Focused discussion with Singapore’s Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr Beh Swan Gin on how Singapore can support the WTO Reform efforts. Appreciate Singapore’s consistent support to the Multilateral Trading System.

On behalf of @olorimariamlawal, the Oniru-in-Council and the good people of Iruland, I extend my warmest congratulations to Her Excellency, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, CON Oluremi Tinubu the mother of the nation and First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,

At #UNGA. Great meeting with my sister, H.E Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley of Barbados and her dynamic Ministers - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade H.E Kerrie Symmonds and Minister of Health H.E Jerome Walcott. Very focused discussion on the decentralisation of value

In line with the #LeGIT Vision for Iru Kingdom, I am pleased to announce our partnership with Reddington Multispecialist Hospital @reddingtonlagos to host a Community Medical Outreach for the good people of Iruland. This initiative will provide free medical consultations,

Today, I hosted members of the Nigerian Ports Authority Board and Management on a courtesy visit. I urged the NPA team to optimise the Port Harcourt and Onne Ports to create more jobs, increase economic activity and strengthen Rivers State’s position in Nigeria’s ease of doing

Sharing major news key to WTO reform! Premier Li Qiang of China has just announced that China will no longer have access to Special and Differential Treatment in new WTO Agreements. This announcement was made at a meeting convened by China on its Global Development Initiative on

At the Global Business Coalition for Education Dinner Global Business Coalition for Education yesterday, co-convened by Gordon Brown, Sarah Brown and Theirworld. Speaking about the importance of investment and trade for mobilizing domestic resources and funding education in an era of drastically

Great interaction at Columbia University in the context of the World Leaders Forum and the Institute of Global Politics Carnegie Fellowship. Gave a talk on “Fixing the Global Trading System” followed by a moderated conversation with Professor Merit Janow. Brilliant questions from

An interesting bilateral meeting with H.E Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus and his team. Focused on the need for leadership and strong political will to drive WTO Reforms. Also spoke about the importance of support for graduating LDCs.

An important gathering of African Leaders today for a session called the Accra Reset Co-convened by H.E John Dramani Mahama and former President of Nigeria H.E President Olusegun Obasanjo, on the sidelines of #UNGA. Under tough global circumstances, Africa needs to change its mindset and

At an event on the sidelines of UNGA, celebrating the 68 ratifications of the BBNJ Agreement/ High Seas Treaty with H.E President Emmanuel Macron of France, H.E President Gabriel Boric Font of Chile, civil society organisations, private sector and other stakeholders that helped the

At the First Biennial Summit, following up on the Financing for Development Summit in Sevilla. Looking at the role of trade in supporting financing for the SDGs including attracting value added investment so countries can trade more and earn more foreign exchange, and repurposing

At #UNGA. Catching up with H.E Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Chairman of the Transitional Presidential Council of Haiti H.E Laurent Saint-Cyr, Vice President of Colombia H.E Francia Márquez Mina and UNFPA Executive Director Diene Keita.

Discussing the present trade conjuncture, the positive developments as well as the challenges with H.E Vijitha Herath, Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. Also focused on the agenda for reform at the WTO.

Today, I joined other faithfuls at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul’s, Port Harcourt, for the Inter-Denominational Service in commemoration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. To God be the glory for His divine grace upon our State and Nation.

Wow! Several friends have forwarded this to me. I don’t normally like portraits of myself ( I don’t believe I am that important to warrant portraits) but I do want to salute Bamaiyi Danladi Art🇳🇬 for his great talent and creativity. People know I love African , especially Nigerian,

Jess 💕 Thank you for sharing this important observation. It will certainly be addressed. Cc RSUTH Port Harcourt