The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to establishing strategic global mining partnerships aimed at driving economic growth, attracting investment, and fostering innovation in the sector.
Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, Minister of State for Finance, led Nigeria’s delegation to the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the event, she highlighted Nigeria’s abundant resource wealth and the country’s readiness to collaborate with international partners.
“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,” Uzoka-Anite said, as quoted in a statement by Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Finance. “We invite global investors to partner with us as we unlock the immense opportunities in these sectors.”
The Minister, joined by the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, emphasised that Nigeria’s participation in the FMF demonstrated the country’s openness for business and collaboration.
The forum, recognised as the world’s leading platform for shaping the future of the mining industry, brought together over 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including government leaders, industry experts, and innovators.
The Nigerian delegation underscored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, showcasing the country’s untapped mineral resources and readiness to build partnerships that drive growth in mining and energy.
During the forum, Uzoka-Anite engaged in key discussions, including a meeting with the Saudi Governor for the General Authority for Foreign Trade and a courtesy visit to the Saudi Vice Minister for Finance. She also held productive talks with industry leaders at the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, promoting Nigeria’s mining sector as a prime destination for investment.
In addition, the delegation participated in a collaborative session with the Saudi Ministry of Energy and stakeholders, including Mr. Wale Tinubu, to explore partnership opportunities in energy and mining. These engagements reinforced Nigeria’s position as a preferred partner and paved the way for stronger economic ties with Saudi Arabia.
“These interactions highlight Nigeria’s untapped resource potential and underscore the Federal Government’s dedication to fostering partnerships that encourage investment, innovation, and collaboration,” Manga said. “We invite global investors to join us in unlocking the immense opportunities in Nigeria’s mining sector.”
The Future Minerals Forum marked a milestone in Nigeria’s drive to leverage mining as a critical pillar of its economic growth strategy.
