Quotes from A Powerful Woman

NGOZI OKOJO-IWEALA MAKES HISTORY AS THE FIRST FEMALE LEADER OF THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION

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Ngozi is a Nigerian-born economist and international development expert. She currently sits on boards of top international companies and organizations including Twitter, GAVI, ARC, etc. She is a successful African woman and one to be emulated. Here are a few of her quotes to motivate and inspire you:

I have developed my own style. It is a colorful one. It is African, and it is me.

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There is no right way to be a woman leader. Be true to yourself.

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I believe that when you find problems, you should also find solutions.

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Investing in women is smart economics, and investing in girls, catching them upstream is even smarter economics.

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Don’t take a backward step. Don’t shy away from taking up space in the world. Don’t assume you are too junior or that people are too busy. Reach out and network.

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If you have a sense of purpose that drives you, then aim high and become a leader and make room as you go.

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When it comes to doing my job, I keep my ego in my handbag.

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The best way to help Africans today is to help them to stand on their own feet. And the best way to do that is by helping create jobs.

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If you want to be in Africa, think about investing.

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Unless we can make access to finance easier for women in their businesses, we will be missing out on a significant portion of growth within our economies.

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Ngozi to the world!!