Rick Swart Assumes Duty as New US Consul General in Lagos

New U.S. Consul General arrives in Lagos

The U.S. Mission has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Rick Swart, in Lagos.

New U.S. consul general arrives in Lagos

Consul General Swart takes over from JoEllen Gorg who led the Consulate General in an interim capacity over the last seven months.

Rick Swart assumes duty as new US Consul General in Lagos

The United States Mission in Nigeria has announced the appointment of Rick Swart as the new Consul General at the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos. Swart officially began his tenure on July 16, succeeding JoEllen Gorg, who had served in an acting capacity over the past seven months following the departure of former Consul General Will Stevens in November 2024. In a statement issued by the Mission, Swart was described as the most senior U.S. Gover…

U.S. Names Former Chad Envoy As New Consul General In Nigeria - Thepodiummedia

A new Consul General of the United States Mission has arrived in Nigeria, ushering in a renewed phase of U.S.-Nigeria relations, and bringing fresh perspectives to the bilateral relationship, amid mutual complexities. U.S. names former Chad envoy as new Consul General in Nigeria Rick Swart has been appointed as the new U.S. Consul General to Nigeria, taking over the post on July 16. He brings over two decades of diplomatic experience, having pr…

New US Consul General Arrives in Lagos to Strengthen US-Nigeria Ties

The United States Mission has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Rick Swart, who arrived in Lagos on July 16 to take charge of American diplomatic activities across 17 southern Nigerian states. As Consul General in Lagos, Swart becomes the senior U.S. Government representative to Nigerians throughout the southern region, with responsibility for […]

U.S. Mission welcomes new Consul General in Lagos - Worldstage

The U.S. Mission in Lagos has announced the arrival of its new Consul General, Rick Swart. Swart takes over from JoEllen Gorg, who led the Consulate General in an interim capacity over the last seven months. This was after the immediate past Consul General, Will Stevens, completed his tour of duty in November 2024. The Consulate said on Friday that Swart was the senior U.S. government representative to the Nigerian people throughout the 17 state…