‘Wale Salami is a Nigerian born American active duty serviceman, a seasoned international development strategist, astute investor, community organizer and a social media enthusiast. He is an alumnus of the prestigious Youth Leadership Programme (YLP).
Salami holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lagos State University and a post-graduate certificate in Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation (PM&E) from the University of Zambia.
He relocated to the United States in June 2014 as a Permanent Resident and enlisted in the US Army in August 2014 from Tulsa, Oklahoma to serve his new country. He was trained at Fort Jackson, South Carolina for his Basic Training and proceeded to Fort Lee, Virginia for his AIT where he graduated as a Utilities Equipment Specialist. Currently stationed in Fort Hood, Texas, Salami is one of the brains behind the greatest and finest army the world has ever known.
He is a winner of the ‘Most Outstanding Alumni’ Award at the 6th Annual Nigerian Youth Leadership Award (6ANYLA 2009) for his contribution towards the vision and mission of LEAP Africa. He is a member of the Political Transformation Group (a think-tank) of the Apostles in the Market Place (AiMP) and Central Texas Think Tank (CT3)
As a registered Democrat, Wale wants to be remembered as a witty but devoted HUSBAND, a disciplined but considerate FATHER, an accommodating SON, an uncomplicated but atypical BROTHER, an unpredictable but dependable FRIEND, an uncompromising but trustworthy COLLEAGUE and a SAINT in the hereafter.
Wale and his adorable wife, Omotolani (a trained lawyer), runs Salamis Equity LLC and enjoys meeting people and influencing their world. They are blessed with a beautiful daughter, Mojooluwa. The family lives in Central Texas, United States.
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