U.S. mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos
Lagos – The United States Consulate General in Lagos is pleased to announce the arrival of its new Consul General, Mr. Brandon Hudspeth. The post U.S. mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos appeared first on Nairametrics .
The United States Consulate General in Lagos has welcomed the arrival of its new Consul General, Mr. Brandon Hudspeth. Mr. Hudspeth begins a three-year term as the top U.S. government representative for the 17 southern Nigerian states. A seasoned diplomat and Senior Foreign Service member, he takes over from Consul General Rick Swart, who retired in July.
Mr. Hudspeth is returning to Lagos for the second time, having previously served as the Political-Economic Section Chief from 2020 to 2022. Upon his arrival, he expressed his honor at rejoining the U.S.-Nigeria partnership, praising the shared energy, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit between the two nations. Consul General Hudspeth aims to reconnect with old friends, forge new partnerships, and collaborate with Nigerians to boost trade, investment, innovation, and technological and creative industries.
His extensive diplomatic experience spans Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Washington, with recent roles as Deputy Chief of Mission in Windhoek, Namibia, and Director of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement in the Philippines.
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