‎Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the United States Consul General, Brandon Hudspeth, at Lagos House, Marina‎‎According to Sanwo-Olu’s X post, the purpose of the meeting was for both sides to discuss ways to strengthen relations between Lagos State and the United States.‎‎
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his statement described the visit as an opportunity to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation between Lagos and the United States.‎‎The governor welcomed Hudspeth back to Lagos, noting that the Consul General had previously served as the head of the United States Political and Economic team in Lagos between 2020 and 2022.‎‎
According to Sanwo-Olu, Hudspeth’s previous experience in the state gives him an understanding of Lagos and its economic potential, as well as the drive and energy of its people.‎‎
The meeting also comes shortly after Lagos State signed a Sister State Agreement with California making Sanwo-Olu add that the agreement provides an opportunity to expand co-operation and identify new areas of partnership between Lagos and the United States.‎‎
Discussions during the meeting focused on deepening diplomatic cooperation, supporting Nigerian-American businesses and strengthening engagement with Nigerians living in the diaspora.‎‎
Sanwo-Olu described the meeting as a welcome opportunity to reconnect with the Consul General and expressed his readiness to work with him to further strengthen the relationship between Lagos and the United States.‎‎
The governor said the state looks forward to building on existing partnerships and creating new opportunities for collaboration in areas of mutual interest.‎‎
The meeting forms a part of Lagos State’s ongoing engagement with international partners to promote cooperation and development.