A $5 million battery recycling plant will be established in Ogun State, Nigeria, according to Richard Montgomery, the British High Commissioner.
Montgomery revealed this during a visit to Governor Dapo Abiodun in Abeokuta, emphasising that the facility will be the best in Africa.
Montgomery noted that the project, backed by the British International Investment, would relocate from Lagos to Ogun State.
He stated its benefits, including the introduction of advanced technology and job creation.
“The battery we will be manufacturing in Ogun State will be the first of its kind in Africa, and we will make the State the leader in battery recycling in Africa.
“For the first time, it is now possible to recycle the cell back into chemical form in Africa and export the black mass, which contains the minerals inside the battery, to make new batteries,” he said.
The British High Commissioner praised the efforts of Ogun Invest and the Commissioner for Lands in ensuring the project’s progress, mentioning that the Certificate of Occupation had been confirmed.
“It is really exciting that we received support from Ogun Invest, and officials from the Bureau of Lands confirmed the Certificate of Occupation,” he said.
Montgomery also reviewed the state’s overall development, acknowledging improvements in infrastructure and business-friendly policies.
The visit also touched on other British investments in Ogun, such as in cashew processing and export, with Montgomery offering the UK’s technical assistance to support the state’s mass transit system, which is currently in the testing phase.
Governor Abiodun expressed his commitment to attracting more investments to Ogun through infrastructure development. He noted the state’s abundant agricultural land, mineral resources, and the presence of the largest industrial park, supported by gas pipelines from the Niger Delta.
He affirmed that ongoing road infrastructure projects are designed to improve business conditions and positively impact the lives of residents.