President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected 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 meeting the President in Abuja, Sule said the facility, built by a Chinese investor, has been completed and is ready for official unveiling. He added that Tinubu has agreed to visit Nasarawa for the commissioning after returning from his short vacation.
The governor noted that the project follows the successful launch of a 3,000-metric-tonne lithium plant in 2024, which drew further investment after confirming the state’s high-quality lithium deposits. “What we are seeing now is a direct result of investor confidence,” Sule said.
He described the development as a strategic step toward industrialising Nigeria’s solid minerals sector by reducing raw exports and creating local value chains. Lithium, a critical component in batteries for electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, is among the world’s most sought-after minerals.
According to Sule, the new plant will strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global lithium market while creating jobs and stimulating economic growth in Nasarawa State.
