The United States Mission in Nigeria has marked a major construction milestone for the new U.S. Consulate General in Lagos with the completion of the core structure of the 10-storey building at Eko Atlantic City.
The topping-off ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary Richard Michaels overseeing the pouring of the final bucket of concrete at the highest structural point of the building.
The event was attended by U.S. Consul General Brandon Hudspeth and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, among other officials and project stakeholders.
The $537 million project sits on a 12.2-acre site and is designed to become the largest U.S. consulate in the world when completed.
The U.S. Mission said the construction reflects the collaboration between American and Nigerian engineers, architects, artisans and other professionals, with the facility being built to high standards of design and construction.
The project is also expected to have a significant economic impact on Nigeria. More than $95 million is reportedly being injected directly into the Nigerian economy through the construction, while between 1,500 and 2,500 local engineers, architects, artisans and other workers have been trained or employed during the project.
The new consular campus will include a main chancery, multipurpose event spaces and an American Centre, among other facilities.
Speaking at the milestone, the U.S. Mission described the project as a lasting symbol of the bilateral relationship between Nigeria and the United States and their expanding commercial partnership.
The topping-off ceremony marks the completion of the building’s main structural frame, with further work still required before the facility becomes operational.
The new consulate is expected to strengthen the U.S. diplomatic presence in Lagos while providing expanded facilities for consular, diplomatic, cultural and public engagement activities.