President-elect Joe Biden recently unveiled his economic team. He pledged to take urgent action as soon as they are sworn in to correct an economy struggling from the global coronavirus pandemic.
In his team is the Nigerian-born Adewale Adeyemo, who would serve as the new Deputy Treasury Secretary.
Adeyemo, who would be the first Black person to serve in the role, will work with Janet Yellen, the nominee for Treasury Secretary. .
“Wally”, as he is better known as, said, “the challenges before us today are unlike anything we have ever faced”.
“I know that what the President-elect so often reminds us of is true. The American people can do anything when given a chance. And I’m honored to be a part of this talented team and to work with them and all the American people to build an economy that gives everyone that chance and turns our nation once again from crisis to hope,” he added.
The new administration would be sworn in on 20 January 2021.