President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the largest lithium processing plant in West Africa, located in Nasarawa State.
The facility is expected to boost investor confidence and strengthen Nigeria’s solid minerals sector.
President Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said the plant has a processing capacity of 6,000 tonnes per day and will drive investment in the mining sector.
The facility is expected to produce three million tonnes annually and create about 1,000 direct jobs and 2,000 indirect jobs, positioning Nigeria as a leading destination for value-added mineral processing.
Vice President Shettima said the Federal Government is stepping up efforts to curb illegal mining, expand mineral exploration, and attract more investment into the sector.
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, described the over 200-million-dollar project as a major boost to the industry, saying it will support local lithium battery production and create more employment opportunities.
Governor Abdullahi Sule said the project reinforces Nasarawa State’s position as a leading solid minerals hub .
He added that it will drive industrialisation and deliver economic benefits to host communities through jobs and increased investment.
(Editor: Ebuwa Omo-Osagie)
