President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG).
Alake was re-elected at the group’s 2026 Annual General Meeting, held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He first assumed the position in 2024.
In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Alake’s re-election as a “clear vote of confidence” in his leadership and strategic advocacy for Africa’s minerals sector.
“I congratulate Dele Alake for sustaining the confidence and trust of his colleagues across Africa, who have renewed his leadership of their forum. His commitment and pan-African vision to ensure our continent derives the greatest benefits from our mineral resources are commendable,” the statement said.
The President noted that under Alake’s leadership, the group has continued to provide a united voice for African countries in advancing collaboration, safeguarding mineral resources, and positioning Africa as a key player in the global energy transition and critical minerals value chain.
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He also commended Alake for aligning the objectives of the group with his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly efforts to unlock Nigeria’s solid minerals potential, attract sustainable investment, and create jobs.
The Africa Minerals Strategic Group is a forum of ministers responsible for mining and solid minerals across the continent, aimed at maximising the benefits of Africa’s mineral resources for its people.
President Tinubu assured the minister of the Federal Government’s continued support as he leads the body to deepen cooperation among African nations and promote transparency, sustainability, and inclusiveness in the minerals sector.