…eyes value-added mining economy
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, inaugurated what is described as West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s drive to shift from exporting raw minerals to domestic value addition and industrial manufacturing.
The facility, located in the Endo community in the Nasarawa Local Government Area, has a processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes of lithium ore per day and an estimated 3 million metric tonnes annually.
According to the operators, the project has already generated more than 1,000 direct jobs and over 2,000 indirect employment opportunities, underscoring its potential contribution to Nigeria’s industrialisation agenda.
Represented by Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, Tinubu said the project aligns with the Federal Government’s strategy of positioning the solid minerals sector as a key driver of economic diversification, job creation, and export earnings.
