Kaduna State Governor Senator Uba Sani has secured five international Memoranda of Understanding to accelerate the development of the state’s abundant mineral resources, positioning Kaduna as Nigeria’s premier mining hub.
On the sidelines of the 2025 G-20 Summit in Johannesburg, Governor Uba Sani launched the “Unlocking Kaduna’s Green Minerals Future” roadmap to spotlight 23 commercially viable minerals and attract global investment in local mining and processing. Kaduna Mining Development Company signed five new MoUs with leading international partners covering advanced mineral mapping, financing, gold refining, and deeper value chain integration.
Governor Sani announced that the state has already drawn committed investments exceeding $2.1 billion as part of a strategic push to shift from raw mineral extraction towards local value addition and robust public-private partnerships. These agreements, projected to unlock up to $3 billion in fresh capital and create at least 10,000 mining-related jobs, also aim to lift thousands out of poverty.
Commending the ongoing economic reforms by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sani emphasized Kaduna’s readiness for responsible and sustainable mining, citing lithium, gold, and nickel among minerals confirming Kaduna’s central role in Africa’s energy-transition supply chain. He urged stronger cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa to fast-track the implementation of continental mineral trade protocols.
