Zamfara Inaugurates $200 Million Lithium Processing Plant, Targets 2,000 Jobs
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated a $200 million lithium processing facility in Boko Village, Zurmi LGA, aiming to create 2,000 jobs and boost industrialization.
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Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has inaugurated a $200 million lithium mining and processing plant in Boko Village, Zurmi Local Government Area, marking a significant step in the state’s industrial and economic development agenda. The facility, launched on July 12, 2026, is expected to process lithium, a critical mineral for battery technologies and renewable energy systems.
The project, a joint investment by Zamfara Lithium Mining and Processing Limited (ZAM), is projected to create 2,000 direct jobs, according to statements from the governor’s office reported by Vanguard News. The inauguration underscores the state’s commitment to leveraging its mineral resources to attract private investment and diversify its economy beyond agriculture and small-scale mining.
Governor Lawal emphasized the state government’s role in fostering a conducive investment climate, pledging continued support through improved collaboration with private stakeholders, infrastructure development, and policy frameworks that promote sustainable mining. Peoples Gazette reported Lawal’s assurance that the administration would maintain an enabling environment for investors, including upgrades to local infrastructure and regulatory cooperation.
The plant’s location in Zurmi, near known lithium-bearing pegmatites, positions Zamfara as a growing hub in Nigeria’s nascent lithium value chain. With global demand for lithium rising due to electric vehicle and energy storage growth, the facility could enhance Nigeria’s participation in critical mineral supply networks. No further details on processing capacity, ore grade, or off-take agreements were disclosed in the source material.