President Tinubu to Commission Lithium Processing Factory in Nasarawa – Alake.
His Excellency,President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to commission Nigeria’s most advanced and largest lithium processing factory in Nasarawa State.
the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Henry Alake, disclosed this in Abuja during the 2025 Nigeria Mining week.
He said the project marks another bold step in the Tinubu administration’s resolve to take on long-neglected infrastructure initiatives and reposition Nigeria’s solid minerals sector for global relevance.
“As soon as Mr. President returns from his trip, he’s going to commission the most largest solid lithium grid in Nasarawa State,” he said.
Alake stated that the lithium factory represents a major breakthrough in the government’s effort to boost mineral processing and local value addition, describing it as a “game changer” for industrialisation and export earnings.
He drew a parallel between the lithium project and other major infrastructure works under the Tinubu’s administration, citing the Sokoto–Badagry and Lagos–Calabar highways, which had been on the drawing board for over four decades.
“The Sokoto–Badagry plan and Lagos–Calabar highway have been in the works for about 43 years. No one summoned the courage to embark on those game-changing projects, but it’s now in motion.
“It takes a bold leader to translate good intentions into real projects. No government comes to power without good intentions; the difference lies in the courage to act,” the minister stated.
He emphasized that the Nasarawa lithium factory will enhance Nigeria’s capacity in the global battery minerals value chain, providing a platform for job creation, industrial growth, and energy transition opportunities.
“This initiative is part of the administration’s broader plan to ensure that Nigeria processes its mineral resources locally instead of exporting them raw.
“This administration is committed to changing the narrative from exporting raw minerals to adding value here at home,” he noted.
He further reiterated government’s focus on innovation, transparency, and infrastructure expansion as pathways to make the solid minerals sector globally competitive.
