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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Is Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala A-List?

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YesNgozi Okonjo-Iweala is above A-list, ranked S tier as an icon with generational cultural impact.

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Reached A-list in 2011

Returns as Finance Minister

Ranking Timeline

1982C$0.1M

Begins World Bank Career

Starts her 25-year career at the World Bank as a development economist.

2003B$1M+$0.9M

Finance Minister of Nigeria

Appointed as Nigeria's Finance Minister, implementing economic reforms.

2005B$2M+$1M

Debt Relief Negotiations

Successfully negotiates debt relief for Nigeria, reducing the country's debt burden.

2011A$4M+$2M

Returns as Finance Minister

Reappointed as Finance Minister, focusing on economic development and fighting corruption.

2012A$5M+$1M

World Bank President Candidate

Runs for World Bank presidency but is not selected.

2021S$8M+$3M

WTO Director-General

Appointed as the first woman and African Director-General of the World Trade Organization.

2026S$10M+$2M

Leading Global Trade Reforms

Continues to lead the WTO, addressing global trade challenges and promoting sustainable development.

Last updated: February 24, 2026