Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has launched a landmark $200 million investment — a move set to transform the state’s solid minerals sector and energise local economies across the region.
$200M USD
Total investment
Foreign & domestic partnership · first phase
2,000+ jobs
Direct & indirect employment
Targeted local workforce, skills training
500K tonnes
Estimated annual output
Lithium concentrate · export grade
“This is the largest single investment in Zamfara State’s history.”
— Governor Dauda Lawal, at the launch event in Zamfara.
Why it matters
Boosts Nigeria’s position in the global battery metals supply chain.
Revenue sharing with host communities & environmental safeguards.
Partnership with international firms & local SMEs.
The lithium project is not just about extraction — it’s about building a sustainable ecosystem that creates opportunities for our people and strengthens the Nigerian economy. We are committed to transparency and local content.
— Dauda Lawal, Governor of Zamfara State
Impact for Zamfara State
Reserve estimate — initial surveys indicate > 2.3M tonnes lithium oxide in the Zurmi belt.
Revenue projection — annual royalties & taxes estimated at $15M – $20M for the state and federal government.
Community development — 3% of gross revenue allocated to host community trust funds (education, health, infrastructure).
ESG framework — modern tailings management, reforestation program, and local monitoring committees.
