The US Senate voted to confirm Adewale "Wally" Adeyemo as Deputy Secretary of Treasury.

Eric LeCompte, the Executive Director of the religious development group Jubilee USA Network and who works closely with US Treasury, releases the following statement on the confirmation of Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo:

"Wally Adeyemo will be an outstanding Treasury Deputy Secretary.

"As the US and world wrestle with the pandemic and economic crisis, he understands the need to stimulate the US and global economy.

"Adeyemo is uniquely suited to work with world leaders on the debt, transparency, aid, climate and tax solutions that we need."