President Joe Biden has appointed Ham Serunjogi, the co-founder and CEO of African fintech giant Chipper Cash, as one of the 12 inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.
Biden-Harris administration forms advisory council
The establishment of this council is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to enhance dialogue between U.S. officials and the African Diaspora.
The African Diaspora in the United States, comprising African Americans and African immigrants, plays a vital role in strengthening the relationship between the U.S. and Africa.
The council members, representing a diverse range of fields, will provide guidance to strengthen cultural, social, political, and economic ties between the U.S. and Africa, focusing on trade, investment, and educational exchanges.
Ham Serunjogi expressed his gratitude for the appointment, emphasizing the opportunity to contribute to strengthening relations between the U.S. and African communities in both the United States and Africa.