By Ihechi Enyinnaya
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), a continental forum of African ministers responsible for mining and solid minerals.
The AMSG is committed to advancing coordinated strategies that maximise the benefits of Africa’s vast mineral resources for the continent and its people.
Mr. Alake was first elected chairman in 2024 on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum (FMF). He was re-elected at the group’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), held alongside the same conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
In a statement issued on Monday, President Tinubu described Alake’s re-election as a strong vote of confidence in his visionary leadership, steadfast commitment, and strategic advocacy for Africa’s minerals sector.
The President noted that under Alake’s leadership, the AMSG has continued to provide a united and influential voice for African countries, promoting collaboration, protecting mineral resources, and positioning the continent as a key player in the global energy transition and the critical minerals value chain.
President Tinubu also commended the Minister for aligning the objectives of the AMSG with Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly efforts to unlock the country’s solid minerals potential, attract sustainable investment, create jobs, and ensure that mineral wealth delivers tangible socio-economic benefits for Africans.
“I congratulate Dele Alake for sustaining the confidence and trust of his colleagues across Africa, who have renewed his leadership of their forum,” the President said. “His commitment and pan-African vision to ensure our continent derives the greatest benefits from our mineral resources are commendable. As Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, he has led a reform agenda that is transforming the sector into a major contributor to our national economy.”
President Tinubu assured Mr. Alake of the Federal Government’s continued support as he leads the AMSG in deepening cooperation among African nations, strengthening institutional frameworks, and promoting transparency, sustainability, and inclusiveness in the minerals sector.
The statement was signed by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and dated January 19, 2026.