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In this exclusive listicle, we shine a spotlight on five remarkable individuals who have not only brought honour to their homeland but have also made significant strides in their respective fields worldwide.

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Ima Elijah

<h3>Nigeria, a nation known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history, has also been a cradle of exceptional leaders on the global stage.</h3>

<p>In this exclusive listicle, we spotlight five remarkable individuals who have not only brought honour to their homeland but have also made significant strides in their respective fields worldwide.</p>

WTO Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala [WTO]

<p>She is a Nigerian economist and was appointed as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in March 2021.</p>

African Development Bank’s president, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina

<p>He is a Nigerian economist who has been serving as the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) since 2015.</p>

<p>Mustafa Balarabe Shehu is a Nigerian electrical engineer and 17th president of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations. Just few days ago, he became <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/nigerian-man-makes-history-as-president-of-world-federation-of-engineering/shktzq6">the first Black African</a> to be elected president of the engineering organisation.</p>

Tinubu nominates Wale Edun into Presidential Transition Council

<p>The World Bank appointed Nigeria’s current Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, as the Chairman of the African Governors’ Forum. Edun’s appointment makes it the first of such for Nigeria.</p>

<h3><strong>Amina Jane Mohammed </strong></h3>

<p>She is a British Nigerian serving as the fifth Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations. Previously, she was Nigerian Minister of Environment from 2015 to 2016 and was a player in the Post-2015 Development Agenda process. She is also Chair of the United Nations Sustainable Development Group.</p>

5 remarkable individuals who have brought honor to Nigeria via their respective fields worldwide.

5 Nigerians in charge of important world institutions

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