True G.O.O.D: Mansur Muhtar

Whats up people? I hope everybody as started to enjoy their summer.  This is my first true G.O.O.D post since the beginning of summer. Many of us don't need  a reminder of who Mrs. Okonjo- Iweala is. She was the finance minister during President Obasanjo tenure that helped Nigeria receive debt pardon and relief from Paris club and the World Bank. She was appointed Foreign Minister in 2006. She later resigned and returned to World Bank. She is a Managing Director of the World Bank. Mrs Okonjo- Iweala was considered to replace the then World Bank President Robert Zoellick. However, this post is not about her but I thought it was neccessary to brief you about her.  This post his about another  former Minister of Finance of Nigeria that was recently appointed to the World Bank board of executive directors. The major responsibilities of the board include setting strategic directions and approving policies and programs of the bank. I present to you Dr. Mansur Muhtar.

Mansur Muhtar

African countries have three constituencies at the world bank this include Angola, Nigeria and South Africa. The appointed of Dr. Muhtar would give Africa a stronger voice in the decision making of the board.  Nigeria would be able to benefit more as a result of this.  The competition for an appointment is high ans its truly a great honor to be appointed. Having an another African on the boards means he would be able to influence decision making and gain better supports for his constituency and Africa at large.  The appointment is for an initial period of two years, and is subject to renewal by the bank.  I wish him the best of luck because to whom much is given much is expected. Do not disappoint sir.

We can't all be Minister of Finance but we can be great and diligent in anything we decide to dedicate ourselves to.  The lesson to be learned from these exceptional people is to be hard (smart)working and be excellent in all that we do. You never know who is watching.  If you think whatever you are doing now doesn't seem to be right for you, change your direction and do a course correction before it is too late.  If you are not being recognized for your good job and diligence do not be disappointed there might be a "World Bank" searching for or spying on you.  So people go out there and start taking over!