Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has taken the state’s solid mineral wealth to the global investment community at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, declaring the state ready for international investment in solid minerals and other key sectors.

Sule, who spoke with journalists in New York after briefing Vice President Kashim Shettima on Nigeria’s participation at UNGA, said Nasarawa would use the gathering to showcase its mineral resources and other investment opportunities to international investors and development partners.

“The abundant solid mineral resources in Nasarawa and Kebbi states place them in a strong position to attract international investors and promote economic development,” Sule said, speaking alongside his Kebbi State counterpart, Nasir Idris.

The investment drive comes weeks after Nasarawa State secured a mining licence from the Federal Government, allowing it to participate directly in mining activities. The licence is valid until 2051 and was issued in the name of the Nasarawa State Government.

The governor also disclosed that the state received a $1.5-million signature bonus, with one-third of the proceeds — about ₦800 million — released to the Endo community for development projects. A further ₦2.6 billion was received on September 2, 2026, representing payment for the first year of a supplementary mining agreement, domiciled in the Nasarawa Mining Company account.

The state has also attracted significant investment. According to the 2024 Investment Report by the Nasarawa Investment and Development Authority, the state recorded more than $1.23 billion in investment activity during the year, with mining accounting for 53.9 per cent of implemented investments. The state has attracted about $2.3 billion in investments between 2022 and 2025, alongside $1.3 billion in technical assistance, with over $505 million already actualised.

Nasarawa is home to lithium, baryte and other critical minerals. In July 2026, the Federal Government inaugurated West Africa’s largest lithium processing plant in the state, with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes. The state is also targeting at least $10 million in lithium revenue before the end of 2026.

Sule said the UNGA offers sub-national governments an opportunity to present investment propositions directly to an international audience and establish relationships that could translate into economic partnerships.

He said his administration was particularly interested in investments that could bring capital and technology into Nasarawa, create jobs and expand economic opportunities for residents.

The governor said the state had investment opportunities beyond solid minerals and would also pursue partnerships in other sectors capable of broadening its economic base. Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st UNGA, which holds its General Debate from September 22 to 28, 2026, under the theme “Restoring trust, managing transformation: A United Nations that delivers for all.”