The facility, near Lafia, will produce lithium-ion batteries and materials for electric vehicles and renewable energy, boosting Nigeria’s role in the global clean energy market.

President Bola Tinubu will commission the plant, a collaboration with Chinese firms like Jiuling Lithium and Canmax Technologies, alongside local partner Three Crown Mines. 

Governor Abdullahi Sule called it a sign of investor confidence in Nasarawa’s high-grade lithium deposits, building on a smaller 3,000MT plant opened in 2024. 

The project aligns with Nigeria’s push to process minerals locally, banning raw exports to create jobs and retain economic value.

The plant is expected to employ hundreds and support community development through training and environmental protections. However, concerns linger over ecological impacts and artisanal miners’ livelihoods.

 With more plants planned, Nasarawa aims to become a hub for Africa’s battery industry, reducing Nigeria’s oil reliance.