Nigeria's Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala appointed to Twitter Board of Directors...

Nigeria's Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has been appointed to the Twitter Board of Directors as an independent director effective immediately.

Accepting the post, she said;

Twitter is a powerful platform that continues to be used as a strong connector for the global community, and I'm thrilled to be a part of the team.

As we strive to build a better world for tomorrow, Twitter can amplify messages and drive critical conversations around today's most important issues. I look forward to partnering with Twitter's talented directors and leadership team as we work to leverage the power of Twitter for good.