The United States and Nigeria have a strong partnership focused on diplomatic and economic engagement across various sectors. To support these collaborative efforts, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations is constructing a new U.S. consulate general in Lagos that will strengthen the United States’ relationship with Nigeria and the Nigerian people, serving as a platform for continued engagement in achieving the administration’s goals.
Project Overview
Ennead Architects
Design Architect
EYP, Inc.
Architect of Record
Pernix Federal, LLC
Design/Build Contractor
$567 million
Project Budget
$95 million
Estimated Local Investment
2027
Estimated Completion
Lagos, as Nigeria’s largest city and a major economic hub, serves as a focal point for collaboration in areas like trade, investment, and innovation.
The new consulate will provide a safe, secure, functional, and resilient space to advance these initiatives and make the U.S. stronger, safer, and more prosperous.
Design & Construction
In addition to the primary facility, the project includes Consular, Warehouse, Vehicle Maintenance, Marine Security Guard Quarters, and Utility Buildings along with two Parking Garages and three Compound Access Control buildings.
Large trees and a variety of plants create natural cooling zones and provide shaded, low-maintenance outdoor spaces. The arrival pavilion’s staggered roofs and granite screen wall encourages air movement, creating a comfortable outdoor reception and waiting area for visitors.
The training, experience, and certification provided to workers expands the pool of skilled workers for future mission needs.
Building Performance
A model of building performance optimization, the resilient design reduces risk and operating costs associated with utilities and maintenance while enhancing natural hazards adaptation. The site and building design incorporate a range of energy efficiency strategies to address extreme seasonal conditions and significantly reduce energy demand. The façade is self-shading and the building envelope will reduce solar heat gain.
As part of the Eko Atlantic community, the new consulate will have access to modern infrastructure including an expansive seawall that protects the development from rising sea levels and coastal erosion. The landscape design efficiently manages stormwater by promoting natural absorption, reducing drainage infrastructure costs and minimizing erosion-related maintenance expenses.
Arts & Cultural Heritage
The new U.S. Consulate General Lagos embodies U.S. creativity and heritage through design and craftsmanship, fostering dialogue and diplomacy to strengthen relationships and advance U.S. interests.
A defining feature of the new consulate general is the incorporation of U.S. and Nigerian contemporary artwork throughout the building, curated by OBO’s Office of Art in Embassies (AIE).
