By AbdulRahman Obaje
The Minister of State Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite said with rich resource base and a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment Nigeria is positioning as a leader in the global minerals and energy landscape.
Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite stated this at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she showcased Nigeria’s vast resource wealth and underscored the country’s readiness to collaborate with global partners.
She further revealed the Federal Government’s, determination to revitalize the economy, and its commitment to fostering strategic global mining partnerships that drive economic growth, promote investment and encourage innovation.
“With our rich resource base and a renewed focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment,” Uzoka-Anite said, adding that “we are positioning Nigeria as a leader in the global minerals and energy landscape”., she said.
The Minister, who is attending the Minerals Forum alongside the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake stated that the Future Minerals Forum demonstrates that Nigeria is open for business.
The forum, the world’s leading platform for shaping the future of minerals, convened over 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including government leaders, industry experts, and innovators.
The Nigerian delegation’s participation showcased the country’s vast resource wealth and underscored President Bola Tinubu-led Administration’s readiness to collaborate with global partners to drive growth in mining, energy, and beyond in order to boost the country’s economy in line with its Renewed Hope Agenda.
A statement by Director, Information and Public Relations on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, Mohammed Manga said the Future Minerals Forum marked a significant milestone in Nigeria’s efforts to drive economic growth through mining partnerships.
According to the statement, during the forum, the Minister engaged in strategic discussions with the Saudi Governor for the General Authority for Foreign Trade, paid a courtesy visit to the Saudi Vice Minister for Finance, and held productive meetings with industry leaders at the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, presenting Nigeria’s mining sector as a prime destination for investment.
Additionally, a collaborative session with the Saudi Ministry of Energy and notable stakeholders, including Wale Tinubu delved into partnership opportunities in energy and mining, underscoring Nigeria’s position as a partner of choice. “These engagements paved the way for strengthened economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, with a focus on partnership opportunities in energy and mining. Nigeria’s position as a partner of choice was underscored, highlighting the untapped potential of Nigeria’s resources”, the statement added.