The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its pursuit of global mining partnerships to strengthen the country’s economy.
Mr Mohammed Manga, Director of Information and Public Relations at the Ministry of Finance, made this known in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday.
According to him, Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, the Minister of State for Finance, shared this vision during her presentation at the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she highlighted Nigeria’s vast resource wealth.
At the forum, Uzoka-Anite emphasised the federal government’s commitment to fostering strategic global mining partnerships aimed at driving economic growth, promoting investment, and encouraging innovation.
She further stated that this initiative reflected the government’s determination to revitalise the nation’s economy.
The minister also highlighted Nigeria’s readiness to collaborate with international partners.
She was quoted saying, “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 invite global investors to partner with us as we unlock the immense opportunities in these sectors.”
Additionally, Uzoka-Anite expressed that these engagements would strengthen economic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, particularly focusing on partnership opportunities in energy and mining.
She also reaffirmed Nigeria’s position as a preferred partner, drawing attention to the untapped potential of the country’s resources.
The FMF is the world’s leading platform for shaping the future of minerals.
The forum attracted over 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including government leaders, industry experts, and innovators.
