BY Idris Shehu
The United States of America has commenced the construction of a “new and modern” consulate worth $537 million in Lagos state.
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, was present alongside Mary Beth Leonard, US mbassador, and Claire Pierangelo, US consul general, at the ceremony that marked the beginning of the project.
The groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday.
The structure will be located on a 12.2-acre site in Eko Atlantic City where, according to the US Mission, “an estimated $95 million will be invested in the local economy, and the project will employ approximately 2,500 Nigerian citizens, including engineers, architects, artisans, construction workers, and administrative staff”.
The project is expected to be completed in 2027.
See photos below.
Frontview design for the new US consulate general campus at the Eko Atlantic City.
Panoramic view design of the US consulate general campus at the Eko Atlantic City.
Mary Beth Leonard, US ambassador, with the 3D model of the new US consulate general campus at the Eko Atlantic City.
Nidal Zayed, chief executive officer of Pernix Group; Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos; Mary Beth Leonard, US ambassador; Claire Pierangelo, US consul general; Ronald Chagoury, chairman, South Energyx; and Tamela Simpson, African branch chief at the bureau of overseas building operations, US Department of State, during the groundbreaking ceremony for the new US consulate at Eko Atlantic City.
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