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Message from the Ambassador

Ambassador Terence P. McCulley

Ambassador Terence P. McCulley

Secretary Clinton has identified economic statecraft as a top U.S. foreign policy priority and recently unveiled a "Jobs Diplomacy" plan that will support exports, inward investment, and a level playing field for U.S. business. 

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria understands the importance of economic statecraft and supports American businesses in a variety of ways.  There are many opportunities in Nigeria, from the power sector to agriculture, as well as infrastructure.

Our United States Commercial Service (CS Nigeria), located at the American Consulate General in Lagos, is the main point of contact for U.S. companies interested in doing business in Nigeria.  The professional staff is available to assist Americans find Nigerian partners who are interested in U.S. goods and services.

CS Nigeria supports American businesses coming to trade shows in Nigeria, sends Nigerian businesses to U.S. trade shows, and provides supplier catalogs to make it easy for Nigerians to find U.S. products, services, and partners.

Our experienced Economic Officers at the Mission also support U.S. businesses, providing analysis, information and additional on-the-ground support for U.S. companies in Nigeria.

In summary, we hope American companies will find lucrative opportunities in Nigeria and we stand ready to support them.

Trade and Business in Nigeria

Nigeria is the most populous country on the African continent and also the fastest growing export market in the region. Our experienced Commercial Specialists can help your company identify business opportunities, find local partners, promote your products and services, provide useful market reports and insights as well as give other export related guidance.

For more information on how we can help your company succeed in Nigeria, please visit our Services for U.S. Companies page.

Events/Trade Show Highlights

Contact Us

  • Embassy of the United States of America
    Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive
    Central District Area, Abuja, Nigeria
    Telephone: (234)-9-461-4000
    Fax: (234)-9-461-4036

    U.S. Consulate General Lagos
    2 Walter Carrington Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
    After Hours Emergencies number: (+234)-1- 460-3600 or (+234)-1- 460-3400
    Fax: (+234)-1-460-3717
    E-mail: LagosACS@state.gov

    More Information: U.S. Commerial Service

Did you know?

  • Did you know?

    That you should never do business in Nigeria without ensuring that you are dealing with a vetted, confirmed Nigerian company (there are many).  Please check with the U.S. Commercial Service prior to sending any money, samples or business information.  The Commercial Service maintains a positive list database of known companies (about 6,000) in every field, and can perform background checks as part of our fee-based core services.