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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.
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.
