Oxford University confers honorary doctorate degree on Okonjo-Iweala

The University of Oxford in England has bestowed an honorary doctorate on Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organisation.

The former Nigerian Minister of Finance revealed this in a post on her X page on Wednesday, where she shared photos of her husband and daughter, who were there at the event, as well as pictures with other honorees.

The caption read, “A great honour to be recognised today by Oxford University with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.litt. honoris causa).

“A marvellous ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre followed by receptions at All Souls and St Johns Colleges.

“With Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten and Vice-Chancellor Dr Irene Tracey and the other 5 Honorands- Sir Michael Palin, Warren East, Sir #demishassabis, Professor Salim Yusuf and #ShankarAnoushka. Also with my husband, Dr Ikemba Iweala and my daughter, Dr #onyiwealamdphd.

“With Professor #NgaireWoods – Dean of the Blavatnik School, Baroness #ValerieAmos – Master of University College, Oxford, Mr Hosh Ibrahim of the #Mo_IbrahimFdn, Sir #an_goldin and with members of the Oxford Africa Society.”