Okonjo-Iweala Receives The Prestigious Lord Byron Prize In Athens (Photo)

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has received honors in Athens.

Okonjo received the coveted Lord Byron Prize yesterday from the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) in recognition of her tremendous contributions to society at large.

Okonjo-Iweala receives Lord Byron Prize at Athens

Since 2021, the Lord Byron International Philhellenism Award has been given yearly to significant figures in politics, culture, academia, and commerce by the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism in partnership with the Academy of Athens.

A dinner and fireside conversation were planned for Okonjo-Iweala at the Athenian Club following the award ceremony, which took place at the Academy of Athens.

Okonjo-Iweala’s life and work, according to Mr. Christos Stylianides, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, speaking on behalf of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, embody the best in humanism, ethics, and values.

The head of the WTO, according to Stylianides, offers both men and women inspiration and optimism.
In addition to making history, individuals like Dr. Okonjo-Iweala also contribute to a better future for all of us, Stylianides added during tonight’s special celebration.

At the ceremony, the ambassador of Nigeria to Greece, Opunimi Akinkugbe, said it was an honor and a pleasure to welcome Okonjo-Iweala to Athens.

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Ambassador Akinkugbe described Okonjo-Iweala as “a role model and a mentor not only for me personally, but also for countless women around the world.”

Esteemed guests at the ceremony included Konstantinos Fragkogiannis, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alexandra Mitsotaki, Lana and Harry David, Yannis Katsaounis, Francis Antetokounpo.

Officials from the Nigerian Embassy in Athens were also present.