Biden appoints Osagie Imasogie, Chinenye Ogwumike as advisers
The United States President, Joe Biden, has appointed two professionals who are of Nigerian descent as special advisers.
Both Osagie Imasogie and Chineye Ogwumike were part of the 12 members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.
The appointment was contained in a statement released by the State House on Wednesday.
The members include Silvester Scott Beaman who will chair the council, Mimi E. Alemayehou, Rosalind Brewer, Viola Davis, Helene D. Gayle, Patrick Hubert Gaspard, C.D. Glin, Osagie Imasogie, Almaz Negash, Chinenye Joy Ogwumike, Ham K. Serunjogi, and Kevin Young.
The members of the council will serve for the 2023-2025 term.
According to the statement, the establishment of the council was aimed at enhancing dialogue between United States officials and the African Diaspora.
“The Council’s members include individuals who have distinguished themselves in government, sports, creative industries, business, academia, social work, and faith-based activities.
“They will provide invaluable guidance to reinforce cultural, social, political, and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa, and promote trade, investment, and educational exchanges between the United States and Africa,” the statement read in part.