Amina Mohammed, a Nigerian
diplomat and deputy secretary-general of the United Nations, has been named
among the world’s 100 most powerful women in 2019 by Forbes, prominent US
business magazine.
“In 2019, women around the globe
took action, claiming leadership positions in government, business,
philanthropy and media,” Forbes wrote. “These trailblazers are not to be messed
with.”
Introducing: The World's Most Powerful Women 2019 https://t.co/p9iLTLZgn8 #PowerWomen pic.twitter.com/KKKIz6B7IX— Forbes (@Forbes) December 12, 2019
The 58-year-old British-Nigerian
diplomat, who is among the 23 newcomers for this year, secured the number 98
spot on the list.
Mohammed was previously a special
adviser to Ban Ki-moon, eighth secretary-general of the UN, and was instrumental
in setting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
I stand on the shoulders of great African women like Mama @G_MachelTrust & @MaEllenSirleaf who fueled my passion to work #ForPeopleForPlanet. I am humbled to be amongst other great women in the @Forbes 2019 #PowerWomen list working for humanity. https://t.co/WaECY0tuMY pic.twitter.com/QNthKI3oq8— Amina J Mohammed (@AminaJMohammed) December 13, 2019
According to the US magazine, the
list “celebrates women who are using their power to create change and, often,
lift other women with them.”
Forbes also stated that “these
women” are referred to as the “first” and sometimes the “only” in their respected
fields.
Angela Merkel, German chancellor,
secured the top position for the ninth year running, closely followed by
Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank head, and Nancy Pelosi, US speaker of
the house of representatives.
The top 10 on the list are:
- Angela Merkel (Germany)
- Christine Lagarde (France)
- Nancy Pelosi (U.S.)
- Ursula von der Leyen (Belgium)
- Mary Barra (U.S.)
- Melinda Gates (U.S.)
- Abigail Johnson (U.S.)
- Ana Patricia Botin (Spain)
- Ginni Rometty (U.S.)
- Marillyn Hewson (U.S.)
This year’s top 100 females list
featured women from six categories — business (31), technology (17), finance
(12), media & entertainment (14), politics & policy (22) and
philanthropy (4). Together, they control or influence more than $2.3 trillion
in revenue and oversee nearly 6.5 million employees.”
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