7 facts about US Deputy Treasury Secretary, Wally Adeyemo

Wally Adeyemo is a Nigerian-American lawyer and economist who currently serves as the deputy Treasury secretary in the United States government.

He has had an impressive career, working in both the public and private sectors, and has been recognized for his contributions to economic policy and financial regulation.

In this article, MyNigeria explores some interesting facts about Wally Adeyemo, including his background, education, career, and personal life.

Below are some seven (7) facts about Wally Adeyemo you didn't know

1. Early life

Adewale 'Wally' Adeyemo was born on August 20, 1981, in Nigeria. He was born in Ibadan, Nigeria. He was raised in Southern California. His father was a teacher and his mother was a nurse. He has two younger siblings.

2. Educational background

He grew up in California and earned his bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Adeyemo went on to earn a law degree from Yale Law School.

3. Career

He began his career as an attorney at a law firm in California before joining the Obama administration in 2009.

Adeyemo worked at the Treasury Department during the Obama administration, serving as deputy chief of staff and later as deputy director of the National Economic Council.

4. Appointment by Obama

In 2015, he was appointed by President Obama as the first chief of staff of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

He served during the Obama administration as the deputy national security advisor for international economics from 2015 to 2016 and deputy director of the National Economic Council.

5. Life after government service

After leaving government service, Adeyemo worked at BlackRock, a global investment management firm, where he served as a senior adviser and chief of staff to the CEO.

6. Appointment by Joe Biden

In November 2020, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he had chosen Adeyemo to serve as deputy Treasury secretary in his administration.

Adeyemo is the first Black person to hold the position of deputy Treasury secretary.

7. Marriage life

Wally Adeyemo has been married to his dear wife Florence Olajire Adeyemo who is a former Grade II teacher at Ibadan. They are blessed with two children.

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