These states have the highest laterite production in 2020, according to NBS data on mineral production statistics. Adamawa state produced more than 1.6 million tonnes, making it the state with the highest output among the 23 states. With a total of 1.4 million and 877 thousand tonnes, Cross River and Kano are second and third, respectively.
Laterite and lateritic soils have been discovered to be useful in promoting decent housing and bridging the housing deficit, particularly in Africa.