Nigeria has launched a new roadmap aimed at transforming its abundant critical mineral resources into a foundation for green industrialization, investment, and job creation.
The strategy, developed by the Council for Critical Minerals Development in the Global South and presented to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, outlines how Nigeria can leverage key minerals such as lithium, copper, and bauxite to boost local manufacturing and clean energy production.
Unveiled on the sidelines of the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026), the roadmap focuses on shifting Nigeria away from exporting raw minerals toward building domestic value chains.
According to Alake, the report aligns Nigeria’s mineral wealth with its clean energy goals by mapping demand for solar panels, battery storage systems, and electric vehicles against current supply and trade trends.
He noted that the findings confirm Nigeria has the resources needed to support its energy transition while expanding opportunities for local processing and manufacturing.
The roadmap is expected to guide policy reforms that strengthen mineral beneficiation, increase local value addition, and link the mining sector more closely with manufacturing industries.
Analysts say the move could boost investor confidence as global demand for critical minerals continues to grow, particularly for clean energy technologies.
The next phase of the initiative will focus on developing a mineral-to-manufacturing localization plan, promoting investment partnerships across developing countries, and accelerating green industrial projects.
The effort forms part of the Federal Government’s broader plan to position mining as a key driver of industrial growth, exports, and non-oil revenue.
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