General News of Monday, 18 January 2021
Source: www.mynigeria.com
After the recently held election in America, President-elect Joe Biden has appointed several persons of Nigerian descent to hold key positions in his administration.
This development came as a surprise to many with some applauding the president-elect on his bold decisions.
Many Nigerians are, however, confident in the works of the appointed persons into the American government.
Below are some Nigerian appointees of the Biden-Harris administration.
Adewale Adeyemo
Adewale Adeyemo is a 39-year-old Nigerian-American who was born in Ogun State, Nigeria.
He is the first Africa-American to be appointed as the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury by President-elect Joe Biden on November 30, 2020.
Been an advocate for multilateralism, Adewale’s experience in the country’s management of economic affairs is expected to help the US out of its worst economic state.
President of the African Development Bank, Akinwumi Adesina took to his official Twitter handle to congratulate Adewale for taking up a significant role as the Deputy Secretary of Treasury in the United States. According to him, Adewale has raised hopes for many and he is proud of him.
Congratulations ?@wallyadeyemo? on your nomination as Deputy Secretary of Treasury of USA by President-elect ??@JoeBiden?. As the first black, a Nigerian-born American, ever to occupy the position in US history, you have raised hope. I am extremely proud of you. pic.twitter.com/fzb85GHTrp
— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) December 1, 2020