In a momentous event, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, inaugurated a groundbreaking lithium processing facility in Nasarawa State, established by Avatar New Energy Materials Company Limited, a Chinese firm. The ceremony, held in Kama Otto, Nasarawa Local Government Area, in collaboration with the Nasarawa State Government, symbolizes a significant milestone in Nigeria's economic diversification agenda.
President Tinubu emphasized the strategic importance of the lithium processing plant, highlighting its potential to not only create employment opportunities for youth but also to bolster Nigeria's position in the global lithium market. The initiative aligns with the government's Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at harnessing the mining sector's potential to enhance revenue generation and foster socio-economic development.
Acknowledging the pivotal role of lithium and other mineral resources, President Tinubu reiterated the administration's commitment to maximizing their utilization for the nation's benefit. He emphasized the need for investors to establish complete value chain processing factories, thereby enhancing Nigeria's capacity to leverage its mineral wealth effectively.
President Tinubu called upon all Nigerians to rally behind his administration's policies and encouraged both local and international companies to engage with Avatar Company, underscoring its pivotal role in Nigeria's growth and prosperity.
Expressing gratitude to the people of Nasarawa for their support during the presidential election, President Tinubu hailed the commissioning of the state-of-the-art lithium processing factory as a transformative milestone. The facility not only signifies Nigeria's entry into the production value chain of critical minerals but also offers unprecedented opportunities for skill development and technological advancement.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State commended President Tinubu and the local communities for their support in attracting such investment. He also lauded the efforts of security agencies in ensuring the safety of the factory site, which was previously marred by banditry activities but has now been transformed into a secure zone conducive to economic development.
The inauguration of the lithium processing facility marks a significant stride towards harnessing Nigeria's mineral resources for sustainable development, heralding a new era of growth and prosperity for the nation.
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