Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Remains An Inspiration As She Becomes An Independent Director For Twitter
The first female finance minister of Nigeria, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala has added yet another feather to her cap. Yesterday, Okonjo-Iweala was appointed as an independent director for the top social media platform, Twitter.
Co-founder and CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, announced her appointment on Twitter.
Thanks for the privilege, Jack. //t.co/PPlL2xggZV
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) July 19, 2018
Acknowledging the appointment, Okonjo-Iweala, assured Twitter of leveraging on its power for good.
She says:
“Twitter is a powerful platform that continues to be used as a strong connector for the global community, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the team,”
“As we strive to build a better world for tomorrow, Twitter can amplify messages and drive critical conversations around today’s most important issues. I look forward to partnering with Twitter’s talented directors and leadership team as we work to leverage the power of Twitter for good.”
Excited to work with @Jack and an incredible team on the Board of Twitter, a global platform that is such a strong connector of people and ideas.
— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) July 19, 2018
A huge congrats to her!
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