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China, Nigeria Explore Local Manufacturing Partnership in Solid Minerals Sector

by Intercept Nigeria
May 19, 2025
in Technology
China, Nigeria Explore Local Manufacturing Partnership in Solid Minerals Sector

China, Nigeria Explore Local Manufacturing Partnership in Solid Minerals Sector

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The federal government and China have deepened ties to establish electric vehicle manufacturing companies.

The collaboration is aimed at unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s Solid Minerals sector through the establishment of electric vehicle factories in Nigeria.

This is contained in a statement signed by Segun Tomori, the special assistant on media to Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, on Sunday.

During a courtesy visit by Yu Dunhai, the Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, to the ministry, Dele Alake emphasised the importance of closer ties between both nations in advancing Nigeria’s industrial growth.

The minister said that Nigeria is open for business to serious investors, stressing that investments in the nation’s mining industry are now focused on local value addition.

China, Nigeria Explore Local Manufacturing Partnership in Solid Minerals Sector

He urged the ambassador to encourage Chinese investors to commit to full-cycle investments, from extraction to processing, within Nigeria.

He said that Nigeria’s a large market and has the potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels through electric vehicle production.

“For years, our minerals have been exported raw to fuel foreign industrialisation. That must change.”

We now prioritise local processing to drive Nigeria’s development. For instance, with the abundance of lithium, we want to see local manufacturing of electric vehicles and batteries,” he said.

Alake highlighted the effects of the mining marshals established to combat illegal mining, stressing that the outfit has sent the right signal in the sector, raised awareness about the menace and has consequently improved compliance with regulations by both local and foreign operators.

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“We have taken action against illegal operators, including some Chinese nationals. While isolated, such incidents undermine the good work of many compliant Chinese firms. We need your cooperation in ensuring that such culprits are brought to justice,” the minister asserted.

Alake stated that Nigeria appreciates its long-standing relations with China, acknowledging that most Chinese firms operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.

Responding, Dunhai expressed support for Nigeria’s local value-addition policy, pointing out that one of President Xi Jinping’s key priorities is promoting African industrialisation.

“Plans are underway to establish electric vehicle factories and other manufacturing ventures in Nigeria.

“Chinese companies are already deeply involved in Nigeria’s mining sector, from exploration to processing.

“We aim to deepen this collaboration, especially in line with President Tinubu’s eight priority areas, notably economic diversification through solid minerals,” he added.

He expressed concern over the actions of a few operators tarnishing China’s image, referencing a recent viral video involving a Chinese national allegedly bribing local security agents.

The ambassador emphasised that Chinese authorities have zero tolerance for illegal mining and that they are willing to cooperate with the Nigerian government to bring suspected offenders to justice.

He said that the embassy and the Chinese government have consistently warned Chinese companies operating in Nigeria to follow rules and regulations, implement Corporate Social Responsibility, and adhere to environmental and safety standards.

Stressing that Nigeria is a great country blessed with tremendous natural resources, he stated that China has always placed Nigeria in a very pivotal position in its foreign policy.

Recalling the recent high-level engagement between Presidents Bola Tinubu and Xi Jinping during Tinubu’s state visit to China, Ambassador Dunhai noted that both leaders agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership, creating new opportunities for cooperation

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