Nasarawa State in Nigeria is on track to generate at least $10 million in revenue from its lithium sector before the end of 2026, Governor Abdullahi Sule has announced.
The projection underscores the rapid commercialization of the state's mineral resources, which have become a focal point for the country's broader industrial strategy.
The revenue target comes shortly after the federal government inaugurated a new lithium processing facility in Nasarawa, described as the largest of its kind in West Africa.
President Bola Tinubu opened the plant, which is designed to handle significant daily processing volumes, marking a shift from raw extraction toward value-added domestic production.
This development aligns with wider efforts by the Nigerian government to deepen its foothold in the global supply chain for electric vehicle batteries.
The federal administration has also approved the conversion of the Federal Polytechnic in Nasarawa into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, aiming to build local technical capacity to support the growing industry.