Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting global investment in its mining sector as part of broader efforts to strengthen the country’s economy. At the Future Minerals Forum (FMF) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, emphasized Nigeria’s resource wealth and its readiness to collaborate with international partners. She highlighted the country’s focus on innovation, sustainability, and investment, positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global minerals and energy landscape.
The forum, a premier global platform for shaping the future of mining, gathered over 14,000 participants from 178 countries, including industry leaders and government officials. The Nigerian delegation, which included the Minister of Solid Minerals, Mr. Dele Alake, showcased the country’s mining potential and underscored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth through international partnerships. Nigeria’s participation aligned with its Renewed Hope Agenda, signaling openness to foreign investment in the mining and energy sectors.
During the event, the Minister engaged in high-level discussions with Saudi officials, including the Saudi Governor for the General Authority for Foreign Trade and the Vice Minister for Finance. She also met with key industry players at the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, presenting Nigeria as an attractive destination for mining investment. Collaborative talks with the Saudi Ministry of Energy and other stakeholders explored partnership opportunities, reinforcing Nigeria’s position as a strategic partner in the global mining and energy sectors.