Nasarawa Trade Fair 2025 Kicks Off, Showcasing State’s Investment Potential

Lafia, Nasarawa State– The second edition of the Nasarawa State National Trade Fair opened in grand style today, with the Commissioner of Trade, Industry, and Investment, Mohammed Sani Otto, urging investors to tap into the state’s vast economic opportunities. The event, held at Lafia City Hall, underscores Governor Abdullahi A. Sule’s commitment to transforming Nasarawa into a leading investment hub in Nigeria.  

Commissioner Otto highlighted the state’s abundant mineral resources, including lithium and tantalite, which have already attracted major industrial projects. “Nasarawa is home to the largest lithium processing factory in Nigeria, with a tantalite plant set to commence operations soon,” he said. He also emphasized the state’s fertile land, ongoing petroleum exploration by the NNPC, and a vibrant workforce as key incentives for investors.  

Participants from across Nigeria and beyond showcased products ranging from agriculture to manufacturing, with industry giants like the Dangote Group featuring prominently. The conglomerate displayed its latest offerings, including vehicles from Dangote Automobile, food products, and fertilizers, while reaffirming plans to establish Nigeria’s largest sugar refinery in the state—a project expected to boost power supply and create thousands of jobs.  

Other notable exhibitors included Plateau State, the Federal University of Lafia’s Center for Energy Studies, the Technology Incubation Center, and the National Association of Small Scale Industrialists. Commissioner Otto, alongside officials from other ministries, toured the pavilions, commending the high-quality innovations on display.  

The trade fair reinforces Nasarawa’s growing reputation as a secure, business-friendly destination with investor-friendly policies, ready manpower, and untapped economic potential.