Dr. Iyabo Masha, who was recently named Director and Head of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G24) Secretariat, has received congratulations from President Muhammadu Buhari.
The president’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, stated in a statement that the letter bearing the president’s congratulations is attached to the statement.
Buhari noted that Masha had made history by being named because she was the first African to hold the position since the company was founded in 1971.
The president enjoined Masha to use the position to champion the cause of developing countries, especially on the key economic challenges of economic diversification, debt resolution, tax policy and financial sector development.
He said, “Having worked closely with Dr Masha during her time with the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, I have no doubt in my mind that she has the drive, dedication to duty, and professionalism to rise to the responsibilities of the position.
“Congratulations, Nigeria is proud of your achievement, and I wish you a successful tenure.” (NAN)
