Media mogul Mo Abudu and the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala have been included in Forbes’ annual 100 Most Powerful Women in the World list.
The Sun reports that the EbonyLife Media Founder Abudu ranked 97th while Okonjo-Iweala came in 89th position on the list. For the former, it is her fourth consecutive year on Forbes’ list and this year makes it eight times for Okonjo-Iweala.
Reacting to her inclusion, Abudu said how humbled she was, calling the feat an incredible honour.
“I am deeply humbled to feature once again on the Forbes World’s 100 Most Powerful Women list.
“It is an incredible honour to represent the media and entertainment sector, to stand as a proud Black woman, and to fly the flag for Nigeria and Africa on this prestigious global platform,” she said.
She also congratulated fellow honorees, adding: “A huge congratulations to all the phenomenal women on this list!
“A special shoutout to my dearest sister, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, whose unwavering brilliance and leadership inspire us all year after year.
“Representation matters. When we see women of colour, women from developing nations, and women breaking barriers in all industries recognized on a global stage, it reminds us of what’s possible.
“It’s a call to action for us to continue breaking ceilings, forging paths, and lifting others along the way.”
