The Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC) is a Nigerian parastatal corporation responsible for mining and selling coal. It is based in Enugu. The Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC) is a parastatal under the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development

Nigerian Coal Corporation started operations in 1916 and in October 1977 introduced full mechanization at its coal mine in Enugu. Nigeria still holds large coal reserves, estimated to be at least 2 billion metric tons. The discovery of bituminous coal suitable for use in coke production for the iron and steel industries opens up potential new domestic markets. With the loss of its largest domestic consumers, the NCC began exporting coal to Italy and the United Kingdom, as its low sulphur content is desirable.

Presently, the Nigeria Coal Industry has 4 existing mines

  1. Okpara and Onyeama underground mines in Enugu State,
  2. Okaba surface mine in Kogi State and
  3. Owukpa underground mine in Benue State.

In addition, there are more than 13 underdeveloped coalfields.

The developed Coalfields in Nigeria are of two categories, viz:
  1. The virgin coal fields where further detailed exploration work and/or access roadways is required, and
  2. The developing coalfields where reserves have been proven and mine access roadways developed.

The latter include: Azagba Lignite field, in Delta State; Ogboyoga coalfield in Kogi State; Ezimo coalfield in Eungu State; Lafia-obi coalfield in Nassarawa State and Inyi coalfield in Eungu State; while others are located in Amansiodo in Eungu State, Ute in Ondo State; Lamja area of Adamawa State; Gindi-Akunti in Plateau State; Afuze in Edo State; Janata-koji area of Kwara State and extension of Okpara mine south in Eungu State.

Nigerian Coal Corporation (NCC)
29, Michael Opara Avenue,
Enugu,
Enugu State