Okonjo-Iweala’s son marries in Germany

Photos from the wedding ceremony of Dr. Uzo Iwela, son of the Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, have emerged online.

Iweala tied the knot with his heartthrob, Lotte Elsa, in Germany on Sunday.

Groom’s aunt, Njide Okonjo-Iweala, who shared photos from the ceremony, penned a short note to the couple, writing, “As Nigerians and Ndigbo, there is no marriage unless we as a community celebrate our traditional marriage rites, Igba Nkwu Nwanyi. So, in Heidelberg, Germany, we married our wife.

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“It takes a village, and Uzo and Lotte had their village there to honour and celebrate them. Another day of #celebratinglove #HonoringTraditions #celebratingcommunity

“To our newest couple, Uzodinma Iweala and Lotte Elsa. May you continue to find true happiness in each other. Love you both.”