Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced the establishment of a $5 million battery recycling company in the state.
The governor, who shared the exciting news via a statement on Wednesday, described the battery plant as “the first of its kind in Africa.”
According to Abiodun, British High Commissioner Richard Montgomery confirmed the new development during a visit to his office in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
The governor mentioned that the new battery recycling plant will bring cutting-edge technology and new job opportunities to the state. He noted that the plant will recycle e-waste, convert battery cells back into chemical form, and export the minerals for new battery production.
His words: “We are pleased to announce the establishment of a $5 million British battery recycling company in @OGSG_Official, marking the first of its kind in Africa. This development was confirmed by @UKinNigeria High Commissioner Mr. Richard Montgomery during a visit to my office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.”
“This initiative, in collaboration with Ogun Invest and the Bureau of Lands, will bring cutting-edge technology and new job opportunities to our state, positioning Ogun as a leader in battery recycling across Africa. The plant will recycle e-waste, converting battery cells back into chemical form and exporting the minerals for new battery production,” Abiodun said.
“The United Kingdom has expressed further interest in investing in Ogun, particularly in energy, technology, agriculture, and education,” Abiodun noted, emphasizing that discussions are ongoing to expand these partnerships, including technical assistance for the mass transit system in the state.
According to him, “Discussions are ongoing to expand these partnerships, and we are excited about the possibilities ahead. British International Investment has already supported cashew processing in the state, and we welcome their technical assistance for our mass transit system.”
