Kaduna Secures Landmark Mining Deals at G-20 Summit, Projects $3bn Investments and 10,000 New Jobs
By Passman Akpos
Kaduna State has taken a major step toward becoming one of Africa’s fastest-rising green minerals hubs, following a series of high-level engagements on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in South Africa.
At the International Investment Forum for Solid Minerals, Governor Uba Sani unveiled Kaduna’s vision for “Unlocking Kaduna’s Green Minerals Future,” presenting the State as an emerging mining and industrial powerhouse with 23 identified mineral assets and a bold strategy anchored on value addition, local processing, and robust public–private partnerships.
The governor disclosed that Kaduna has already attracted over $2.1 billion in mining and industrial investment from reputable global operators—a trajectory he said will accelerate as reforms in Nigeria continue to improve investor confidence.
A major highlight of the event was the signing of five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) between the Kaduna State Government—through the Kaduna Mining Development Company (KMDC)—and leading international partners. The agreements cover:
Advanced mineral mapping and data digitization
Expansion of funding and exploration support
Establishment of modern gold-processing facilities
Integration of Kaduna into continental mineral value chains
Capacity development and technology transfer
With these partnerships, Kaduna is projecting up to $3 billion in new investments and 10,000 direct jobs, with potentially tens of thousands of citizens expected to be lifted out of poverty over the next two years as the mining value chain expands.
Governor Sani used the forum to call for deeper Nigeria–South Africa collaboration, stating that shared expertise and joint ventures between the two nations would accelerate Africa’s competitiveness in the global minerals market. He also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ongoing economic reforms, which he said are “strengthening subnational growth and positioning Nigeria as a top-tier destination for responsible mining investment.”
The Kaduna delegation emphasized that the State is committed to building a transparent, technology-driven, investor-friendly minerals ecosystem—one capable of powering industrialization, generating revenue, and driving sustainable development.
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