Established in 2012 to Transform Nigeria's Solid Minerals Landscape
Incorporated under the Companies and Allied Matters Act 1990 by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on August 3, 2012 (RC 1055571), Bakobabs Investment Limited has evolved into a fully integrated mining and minerals enterprise.
Nigeria possesses world-class mineral deposits that are critical to modern industrialization, renewable energy, and electronics. Our mandate from inception has been clear: to systematically discover, develop, and commercialise these deposits while upholding the highest standards of safety, legal transparency, and community partnership.
Today, Bakobabs holds multiple Small Scale Mining Leases (SSML) issued by the Mining Cadastre Office (Ministry of Mines and Steel Development) spanning strategic lithium, gold, cassiterite (tin ore), columbite, feldspar, and mica reserves across Kwara and Kogi States.
Mission, Vision & Guiding Principles
The fundamental tenets that guide our extraction techniques, trade transactions, and investor advisory.
Our Corporate Mission
To responsibly explore, extract, and commercialise Nigeria's vast mineral resources through modern engineering, fair-deal trading, and statutory compliance, connecting domestic and international investors with viable, highly profitable opportunities.
Our Corporate Vision
To be Nigeria's premier, most trusted mining and mineral ore conglomerate — benchmarked globally for dependable off-take contracts, ethical sourcing, transparent assaying, and world-class environmental stewardship.
Committed to Fair Deals
Certified digital weighing scales, objective assay grading, competitive pricing, and immediate payment.
Reliable & 100% Trusted
Rigorous adherence to federal mining laws, statutory documentation, and reliable long-term off-take delivery.
Mutually Rewarding Growth
Partnering with concession holders, site owners, and foreign investment desks to unlock long-term equity and value.
Safety & Community
Zero harm commitment to field teams, responsible tailings retention, and local economic development in host communities.
Leadership Built on Proven Field Experience
Guided by seasoned industry professionals who lead directly from the frontlines of Nigerian mineral concessions.
Abdulsalam Bako Esq.
Solicitor & Mining Consultant
Abdulsalam Bako Esq. has steered Bakobabs Investment Limited since its incorporation in 2012, spearheading the acquisition, statutory licensing, and commercial development of solid mineral concessions across Kwara and Kogi States.
As a qualified Solicitor and seasoned Mining Consultant, his leadership seamlessly bridges Nigerian mining law, regulatory compliance under the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, technical field geology, and heavy earthmoving operations. Under his direction, Bakobabs has established an esteemed reputation for statutory integrity, commercial transparency, rapid turnaround in mineral ore aggregation, and successful facilitation of international investment consortia into Nigerian mining ventures.
"Nigeria's mineral wealth is extraordinary. Our mission at Bakobabs is to ensure it is extracted sustainably, traded transparently, and developed to create lasting prosperity for investors and host communities alike."
Federal Mining Leases & Legal Credentials
Transparency is central to Bakobabs. We provide full disclosure of our regulatory instruments granted under the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, 2007.
Mica, Feldspar & Columbite
Location: Yagba LGA, Kogi State
Cadastral Units (CU): 6 Units (1.2 km²)
Status: Active & Renewable Small Scale Mining Lease
Lithium, Tourmaline & Gold
Location: Isin LGA, Kwara State
Cadastral Units (CU): 4 Units (0.8 km²)
Effective: 22nd May, 2023 • Exp: 21st May, 2028
Gold, Lithium & Cassiterite
Location: Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State
Cadastral Units (CU): 3 Units (0.6 km²)
Effective: 26th July, 2023 • Exp: 25th July, 2028
| Lease Number | Licensed Minerals | State & LGA | Cadastral Units | Total Area | Granting Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26972 SSML | Mica, Feldspar, Columbite | Kogi State (Yagba LGA) | 6 CU | 1.2 km² | Federal Ministry of Mines & Steel Dev. |
| 44104 SSML | Lithium, Tourmaline, Gold | Kwara State (Isin LGA) | 4 CU | 0.8 km² | Federal Ministry of Mines & Steel Dev. |
| 42884 SSML | Gold, Lithium, Cassiterite (Tin) | Kwara State (Ifelodun LGA) | 3 CU | 0.6 km² | Federal Ministry of Mines & Steel Dev. |
| RC 1055571 | Full Mining, Exploration & Investment Mandate | Head Office: Abuja, FCT | National | Federal Republic of Nigeria | Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) |