President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Mr. Dele Alake, on his re-election as Chairman of the Africa Minerals Strategic Group (AMSG), describing it as a strong endorsement of his leadership and pan-African vision.
Alake was re-elected at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the AMSG, held on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He was first elected to the position in 2024.
The Africa Minerals Strategic Group is a coalition of African ministers responsible for mining and solid minerals, formed to ensure Africans derive maximum benefits from the continent’s vast mineral resources.
President Tinubu said Alake’s re-election reflects the confidence of his peers in his capacity to provide strategic direction for Africa’s minerals sector. He noted that under Alake’s leadership, the AMSG has emerged as a united voice for African nations, promoting cooperation, protecting mineral resources and positioning the continent as a major player in the global energy transition and critical minerals value chain.
The President also commended Alake for aligning the objectives of the AMSG with Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in unlocking the country’s solid minerals potential, attracting sustainable investments, creating jobs and ensuring mineral wealth delivers real socio-economic benefits.
“I congratulate Dele Alake for retaining the confidence and trust of his colleagues across Africa. His commitment and pan-African vision to ensure the continent benefits optimally from its mineral resources are commendable. As Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, he has driven reforms that are transforming the sector into a major contributor to our economy,” Tinubu said.
The President assured Alake of the Federal Government’s continued support as he leads the AMSG to deepen regional cooperation, strengthen institutions and promote transparency, sustainability and inclusiveness in Africa’s minerals sector.
