Brandon Hudspeth Assumes Role as US Consul General in Lagos
A career diplomat with prior service in Lagos begins a three-year term, aiming to expand bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration in technology and creative industries.
A career diplomat with prior service in Lagos begins a three-year term, aiming to expand bilateral trade, investment, and collaboration in technology and creative industries.
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The United States Consulate General in Lagos has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth. He officially begins a three-year tour as the senior US government representative across states in Nigeria, taking over from Consul General Rick Swart, who retired in July 2026.
Consul General Hudspeth stated he was honored to return to Lagos, having previously served as Political-Economic Section Chief at the Consulate from 2020 to 2022. He said his priorities will include reconnecting with partners, building new relationships, and working to expand bilateral trade and investment, specifically aiming to drive innovation and strengthen collaboration in technology and creative industries.
Hudspeth brings more than 20 years of diplomatic experience, with postings across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Washington, D.C. His most recent role was as Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Windhoek, Namibia. He has also served in positions in Manila, Philippines; Bamako, Mali; Havana, Cuba; and Kabul, Afghanistan.
The US Consulate General in Lagos covers 17 states in southern Nigeria and is central to advancing US interests in commercial ties, consular services, and cooperation in health, security, and culture. Officials indicate Hudspeth’s return comes at a pivotal time as both countries seek to deepen economic collaboration and people-to-people ties.
FAQ
What is Brandon Hudspeth's professional background?
Brandon Hudspeth is a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with over 20 years of diplomatic experience, including recent service as Deputy Chief of Mission in Namibia and prior roles in the Philippines, Mali, Cuba, and Afghanistan.
What area does the US Consulate General in Lagos oversee?
The US Consulate General in Lagos covers 17 states in southern Nigeria and plays a central role in advancing US commercial, consular, and cooperative interests in the region.
