Governor Abdullahi Sule of
Nasarawa State has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to attracting strategic international investments aimed at driving sustainable economic growth, job creation, and industrialisation.
A statement issued on Tuesday by Gov Sule’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra said the governor made this known 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 stated that Governor Sule who attended the event alongside his Zamfara State counterpart, Governor Dauda Lawal, described the commissioning of the high-tech facility as a significant step forward for resource-rich Nigerian states.
”This project represents another milestone in the growing partnership between Chinese investors and Nigerian states endowed with critical solid minerals,” Governor Sule stated during the ceremony.
He explained that the governor emphasised on transitioning from raw mineral export to local processing and manufacturing.
The CPS noted that Nasarawa State is committed to transparent policies, infrastructure support, and responsible mining frameworks.
He said future Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) planned to expand Chinese investments across the mining and energy sectors.
The governor while commending 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 assured prospective investors that Nasarawa State remains dedicated to fostering a secure and profitable environment for legitimate businesses.
”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,” Sule said.
He added that his delegation looks forward to “signing more Memoranda of Understanding with Chinese companies aimed 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.
