The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global mining partnerships aimed at boosting economic growth, attracting investment, and driving innovation.
In a statement, Mr. Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, highlighted the government’s focus on expanding international collaboration in the mining sector.
According to him, at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of State for Finance, led the Nigerian delegation, where she emphasized the country’s vast mineral resources. She also reiterated Nigeria’s openness and eagerness to engage with global partners in fostering development within the mining industry.
Dr. Doris further emphasized that this initiative reflects the government’s strong commitment to revitalizing the nation’s economy. She also highlighted Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with international partners, showcasing the country’s potential in the global mining sector.
She said, “With our rich resource base and a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment, we are positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global minerals and energy landscape. We invite global investors to partner with us as we unlock the immense opportunities in these sectors.”
Dr. Uzoka-Anite, alongside Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals, highlighted that Nigeria’s participation in the Future Minerals Forum signals the country’s openness for business.
The forum, the world’s leading platform for shaping the future of minerals, attracted over 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including government officials, industry experts, and innovators. Nigeria’s presence reinforced its vast resource potential and underscored the government’s commitment to fostering business opportunities under President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda.
During the event, Dr. Uzoka-Anite held strategic discussions with the Saudi Governor for the General Authority for Foreign Trade, visited the Saudi Vice Minister for Finance, and met with key industry leaders at the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce. These engagements presented Nigeria’s mining sector as an ideal investment destination.
The forum also featured a collaborative session with the Saudi Ministry of Energy and prominent stakeholders, including Oando Plc CEO, Mr. Wale Tinubu. The discussions focused on partnership opportunities in energy and mining, further cementing Nigeria’s position as a partner of choice.
These engagements, according to Dr. Uzoka-Anite, are set to strengthen the economic relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on expanding partnership opportunities in energy and mining. She further emphasized Nigeria’s status as a preferred partner, highlighting the vast untapped potential of the nation’s resources.
