President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission a newly completed 6,000-metric-tonne lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, Governor Abdullahi Sule has announced.
Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed-door meeting with the President in Abuja, Sule explained that the facility, built by a Chinese investor, has just been completed and is ready for unveiling.
Sule recalled that in 2024, a 3,000MT lithium processing plant was commissioned in Nasarawa Local Government Area, a project that boosted investor confidence in the state’s lithium reserves.
“Last year, we commissioned a 3,000MT capacity plant. What we are seeing now is a direct result of investor confidence. Another group of investors, impressed by both the quality and commercial quantity of lithium in Nasarawa, have successfully completed the 6,000MT facility.
“Mr. President has assured us that upon his return from his short vacation, he will come to Nasarawa to commission the project. This plant represents another milestone in our efforts to unlock the economic potential of our solid minerals sector,” the governor said.
The governor further described the project as a strategic step in Nigeria’s drive to industrialise the solid minerals sector, cut down on raw mineral exports, and build stronger local value chains.
Naijaonpoint reports that Lithium, a key component in rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, has become one of the world’s most sought-after minerals.
With global demand rising, the Nasarawa project is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s position in the international market while creating jobs and stimulating economic growth across the state.
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