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President Tinubu set to commission major lithium facility in Nasarawa
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Project built by Chinese investors to strengthen Nigeria’s minerals sector
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Plant doubles state’s lithium capacity after 2024 commissioning
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will commission a newly completed 6,000-metric-tonne lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State following his return from a short vacation, Governor Abdullahi Sule has disclosed.
The facility, constructed by Chinese investors, has been completed and awaits formal unveiling by the President.
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Governor Sule, speaking to State House correspondents in Abuja, confirmed that the plant represents a major economic milestone for Nasarawa and the country’s solid minerals sector.
He noted that the state had already launched a 3,000-metric-tonne capacity plant in 2024, which encouraged further investment after confirming the commercial viability and quality of lithium deposits in the region.
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The Governor added that another group of investors, encouraged by earlier successes, have now finalised the 6,000-metric-tonne facility, strengthening Nigeria’s ambition to industrialise mineral production, reduce raw exports, and create local value chains.
Lithium, a vital component for rechargeable batteries used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, is witnessing unprecedented global demand. With the new facility, Nigeria is positioning itself as a competitive player in the international lithium market while driving job creation and economic growth in Nasarawa State.
