U.S. names Brandon Hudspeth as new consul general in Lagos
Brandon Hudspeth has been appointed the new U.S. Consul General in Lagos, returning to Nigeria where he previously served as the Consulate’s Political-Economic Section Chief. The post U.S. names Brandon Hudspeth as new consul general in Lagos appeared first on Nairametrics .
The U.S. has named Brandon Hudspeth as the new Consul General in Lagos, Nigeria. Hudspeth is returning to his previous role at the U.S. Consulate after serving in various diplomatic positions across Africa and other countries. This appointment marks a significant change as routine U.S. visa services are now being transferred from the U.S. Embassy in Abuja to the Consulate in Lagos.
Nigerians will start processing routine visa applications in Lagos from August 1, 2026. The move aims to improve operational efficiency and align visa operations with recent U.S. immigration policies. The U.S. Embassy expressed its welcome and looks forward to strengthening ties with Nigeria under Hudspeth's leadership.
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