Consulate Staff
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York is staffed with diplomatic, administrative and technical officers who deliver the Mission’s core services including passport and visa services, trade and investment facilitation, cultural outreach, welfare assistance and community engagement across its twenty‑State jurisdiction in the Northeastern and Midwestern States of the United States. Working under the direction of the Consul General, these officials head specialized sections such as Immigration, Consular, Education and Culture, Trade and Investment, Finance and Administration, etc., ensuring that Nigerians and friends of Nigeria receive efficient, professional support.
The table below lists current Consular Staff, their portfolios and primary contact details:
| ID | SN | wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | NAME OF OFFICER | DESIGNATION | EMAIL ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:18 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:18 PM | Ambassador Abubakar Jidda | Consul General | abubakar.jidda@nigeriahouse.com |
| 2 | 2. | 3 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:32 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:18 PM | Mr. Raphael B. Kibe | Consul, Consular | kibe@nigeriahouse.com |
| 3 | 3. | 5 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:33 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:18 PM | Mrs. Oluwakemi T. Amuda | Consul, Trade and Investment | amuda@nigeriahouse.com |
| 4 | 4. | 6 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:33 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:18 PM | Mr. Godwin Ifeanyi Okoro | Consul, Head of Chancery | okoro@nigeriahouse.com |
| 6 | 6. | 7 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:34 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:25 PM | Mrs. Osemeke C. Ijeoma | Consul, Culture, Health and Sports | osemeke@nigeriahouse.com |
| 7 | 7. | 8 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:34 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:25 PM | Mr. Umaru U. Baba | Consul, Immigration and Community Relations | umaru@nigeriahouse.com |
| 8 | 8. | 9 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:35 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:25 PM | Mr. Rufai W. Baba | Consul II, Consular | baba@nigeriahouse.com |
| 11 | 11. | 10 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:37 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:31 PM | Mr. Sagir Yunusa | Vice-Consul, Administration | yunusa@nigeriahouse.com |
| 9 | 9. | 12 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:39 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:29 PM | Mr. Ernest I. Taylor-Nwanegbo | Consul, Finance | - |
| 12 | 12. | 13 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:41 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:23 PM | Mrs. Oyeronke B. Akinrinsola | Immigration Attaché I | akinrinsola@nigeriahouse.com |
| 13 | 13. | 14 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:41 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:23 PM | Mr. Yarima A. Yakubu | Immigration Attaché II | yarima@nigeriahouse.com |
| 14 | 14. | 15 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:42 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:24 PM | Mrs. Omowunmi O. Madein | Immigration Attaché III | madein@nigeriahouse.com |
| 15 | 15. | 16 | Mast3rAdm1N | 21/04/2025 03:42 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:24 PM | Mr. Usman N. Suleiman | Immigration Attache IV | suleiman@nigeriahouse.com |
| 5 | 5. | 17 | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:03 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:19 PM | Mr. Fredaline E. Odey | Consul, Political and Education | odey@nigeriaconsulatenewyork.org |
| 10 | 10. | 18 | Mast3rAdm1N | 29/06/2026 12:23 PM | Mast3rAdm1N | 27/07/2026 02:13 PM | Mr. Musa Sanusi Karama | Vice Consul, Administration | sanusi@nigeriaconsulatenewyork.org |
In addition to the Consular Staff listed above, the Consulate General of Nigeria in New York is also supported by a dedicated team of locally recruited personnel who work tirelessly behind the scenes. These individuals play an essential role in the day-to-day delivery of consular services and administrative functions of the Consulate, helping to ensure that the Mission operates smoothly and serves the public with efficiency and professionalism.
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