Biden Names Two Nigerian-Americans as Advisors

U.S. President Joe Biden has appointed two individuals of Nigerian-American descent, Osagie Imasogie and Chiney Ogwumike, to serve on the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States, a 12-member council.

In response to their appointments, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairperson of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), commended the duo, highlighting that their recognition sets a positive example for Nigerians and Africans in general.

Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star for the Los Angeles Sparks, is not only a prominent athlete but also a full-time ESPN commentator and NBA analyst. She achieved the distinction of being the first Black woman to host a national daily sports-talk radio show.

Osagie Imasogie, on the other hand, is the Chairman of Quoin Capital, an SEC/FINRA registered Broker-Dealer, and co-founder of PIPV Capital, a private equity firm specializing in life sciences. He has held influential positions in the pharmaceutical industry and is an experienced entrepreneur and investor.

Imasogie’s impressive credentials also extend to his involvement with several financial institutions and philanthropic endeavors, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where he serves as Chairman of the Board and an Adjunct Professor.

In summary, President Biden’s appointments of Osagie Imasogie and Chiney Ogwumike to the advisory council reflect their outstanding achievements and contributions to their respective fields.