Dr. Ngozi
Okonjo-Iweala, Minister of Finance, was on Tuesday selected by the United Nations to
participate in a worldwide effort to address child malnutrition, a day
after she was interviewed by the World Bank board for the post of the
president of the global financial institution.
Okonjo-Iweala and 26 other global leaders were picked for the job by the UN Secretary General, Mr. Ban Ki-moon.
An announcement by the UN Department of
Public Information, said Ban appointed 27 individuals, including some
heads of state and other reputable individuals to focus on improving
nutrition as key to progress in health and development.
The group is to represent the many
countries, organisations and sectors working to improve nutrition, and
serve as strategic guides for the global movement. It is also expected
to scale up nutrition, which is committed to advancing the strength and
security of nations by improving maternal and child nutrition.
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