Mkpoikana Udoma
Port Harcourt — Nigeria has intensified its push for international mining partnerships to drive economic growth and unlock the country’s vast mineral wealth.
At the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, showcased Nigeria’s resource potential and emphasized the government’s commitment to fostering global collaboration in the sector.
The forum, which drew over 14,000 participants from 178 countries, served as a platform for Nigeria to highlight its readiness to collaborate with international partners as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“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 are inviting global investors to partner with us as we unlock the immense opportunities in these sectors,” the minister said.
During the event, Uzoka-Anite and the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, engaged in high-level discussions aimed at attracting investment and strengthening economic ties.
They held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Governor for the General Authority for Foreign Trade and paid a courtesy visit to the Saudi Vice Minister for Finance to explored ways to deepen collaboration between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, particularly in the mining and energy sectors.
Additionally, the Nigerian delegation met with industry leaders at the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, where they presented Nigeria’s mining sector as a prime destination for investment.
In a collaborative session with the Saudi Ministry of Energy and notable stakeholders, including Nigerian energy magnate Mr. Wale Tinubu, the team delved into opportunities for partnership in mining and energy, reaffirming Nigeria’s position as a partner of choice in Africa.
Uzoka-Anite emphasised Nigeria’s untapped mineral resources and the government’s readiness to attract global investors through strategic incentives.
