“How Ngozi Okonjo Iweala Convinced Me Not to Leave Nigeria After Political Setbacks Ex Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka”Former Nigerian Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has disclosed that World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Ngozi Okonjo Iweala played a pivotal role in persuading him to remain in Nigeria despite considering emigration following political disappointments. However, he explained that a conversation with Okonjo Iweala changed his perspective and reinforced his commitment to contributing to Nigeria’s development. Okonjo Iweala, a former Nigerian Finance Minister and the first African and first woman to lead the World Trade Organization, has frequently advocated for stronger institutions, good governance, and inclusive economic growth across the continent. Her influence on policy discussions within Nigeria and internationally has positioned her as one of Africa’s most prominent voices on development and economic reform. It also reignites broader conversations about creating the economic, political, and institutional conditions necessary to retain talent and foster confidence in the country’s future.