Oxford University Honours Okonjo-Iweala With Doctorate Degree (Photos)

Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), has received 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.

“With Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten and Vice Chancellor Dr Irene Tracey and the other 5 Honorands- Sir Michael Palin, Warren East, Sir #demishassabis, Professor Salim Yusuf, and #ShankarAnoushka.

“Also with my husband, Dr Ikemba Iweala and my daughter, Dr #onyiiwealamdphd.”

A great honor 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. With Chancellor Lord Christopher Patten and… pic.twitter.com/FIdf5Q4Hd6

— Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala (@NOIweala) June 19, 2024