Sule Promises Deeper Bilateral Relationship With China For Nasarawa’s Industrial Development
Governor Sule says stronger China partnerships will boost investment, local mineral processing, manufacturing and jobs in Nasarawa State.
Governor Sule says stronger China partnerships will boost investment, local mineral processing, manufacturing and jobs in Nasarawa State.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has reiterated his administration’s unalloyed commitment to attracting strategic international investments targeted at driving sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrialisation.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Abdullahi Sule, Mr. Ibrahim Addra and obtained by our correspondent in Lafia, the state capital on Tuesday.
According to him, the governor disclosed this during the grand opening ceremony of the ultra-modern Jinlide .Qiangyu New Energy Plant in Nanchang City, Jiangxi Province, People’s Republic of China.
Addra explained that Sule who attended the event alongside his Zamfara State counterpart, Governor Dauda Lawal, described the inspiration of the high-tech facility as a significant step forward for resource-rich Nigerian states.
The statement which reads in part added that, ”This project represents another milestone in the growing partnership between Chinese investors and Nigerian states endowed with critical solid minerals.”
He, however, explained that the governor emphasised on transitioning from raw mineral export to local processing and manufacturing.
The CPS maintained that Nasarawa State is committed to transparent policies, infrastructure support, and responsible mining frameworks.
He disclosed that future Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), planned to expand Chinese investments across the mining and energy sectors.
The governor, while appreciating the management of Jinlide•Qiangyu New Energy for their confidence in Nigeria’s economy, highlighted the importance of advancing the global clean energy value chain.
He promised prospective investors that Nasarawa State remains dedicated to fostering a secure and profitable environment for legitimate businesses.
The statement continued: ”Our administration will continue to encourage investments that add value to the state’s mineral resources, create employment opportunities, facilitate technology transfer, and stimulate inclusive economic development.”
He added that his delegation looks forward to “signing more Memoranda of Understanding with Chinese companies targeted at deepening existing partnerships and expanding investment opportunities in the mining and industrial sectors.”
Governor Sule and his delegation were conducted on an extensive tour of the facility after the official commissioning
The delegation inspected the plant’s advanced manufacturing lines, modern processing technology, and quality control systems.
The Governor, who was impressed by the operations, stressed the necessity of replicating similar processing and value-addition infrastructure back in Nasarawa State to maximize the economic returns on its solid mineral wealth.
According to a press statement, the management of Jinlide . Qiangyu New Energy presented Governor Sule with a special plaque of honour in recognition of his leadership and efforts toward promoting bilateral economic cooperation.
He added that the visit forms part of a broader foreign investment drive to consolidate Nasarawa State’s position as Nigeria’s premier hub for responsible mining and industrial development.
