Oxford University Honors Okonjo-Iweala with Doctorate Degree

The Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Oxford, England.

Sharing photos via her X handle on Wednesday, June 19, she wrote: “A great honour to be recognised today by Oxford University with the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.litt. honoris causa). A marvellous ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre followed by receptions at All Souls and St Johns Colleges.”

The ceremony featured Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten and Vice Chancellor Dr. Irene Tracey, along with five other honorees: Sir Michael Palin, Warren East, Sir Demis Hassabis, Professor Salim Yusuf, and Anoushka Shankar. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala attended with her husband, Dr. Ikemba Iweala, and her daughter, Dr. Onyi Iweala.