The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has made a significant move by appointing two professionals of Nigerian descent as special advisers. Osagie Imasogie and Chinenye Ogwumike have been selected as part of the 12 members of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, according to a statement released by the State House.
Osagie Imasogie is a distinguished figure in the investment banking sector and Chairman of Quoin Capital and Quoin Advisors. He has also made notable contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, having held senior positions at companies like GSK and SmithKline Beecham. His extensive experience and influence extend to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Chinenye "Chiney" Ogwumike is a 2-Time WNBA All-Star for the Los Angeles Sparks, prominent ESPN host, and NBA analyst. She is a proud first-generation Nigerian-American who has significantly contributed to the basketball court and the media industry. Her commitment to youth empowerment and education initiatives in African countries further underscores her dedication to the continent.
The establishment of this council aims to enhance dialogue between U.S. officials and the African Diaspora. It reinforces cultural, social, political, and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa. These appointments signify recognition and appreciation of the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora in the global arena, specifically Osagie and Chiney's contributions.
Osagie Imasogie is a distinguished figure in the investment banking sector and Chairman of Quoin Capital and Quoin Advisors. He has also made notable contributions to the pharmaceutical industry, having held senior positions at companies like GSK and SmithKline Beecham. His extensive experience and influence extend to the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School.
Chinenye "Chiney" Ogwumike is a 2-Time WNBA All-Star for the Los Angeles Sparks, prominent ESPN host, and NBA analyst. She is a proud first-generation Nigerian-American who has significantly contributed to the basketball court and the media industry. Her commitment to youth empowerment and education initiatives in African countries further underscores her dedication to the continent.
The establishment of this council aims to enhance dialogue between U.S. officials and the African Diaspora. It reinforces cultural, social, political, and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa. These appointments signify recognition and appreciation of the contributions of the Nigerian diaspora in the global arena, specifically Osagie and Chiney's contributions.
