When we came into office, Nigeria’s solid minerals sector was underperforming. In 2023, it generated just ₦6 billion in revenue. By the end of 2024, that number had grown to ₦38 billion. That kind of turnaround tells you something is working.
One of the first things we did was
Dele Alake
361 posts
Minister of Solid Minerals, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
- I am pleased to report that the National Gold Purchase programme, which aims to increase our country’s reserves and boost the value of the naira, is making significant progress. Recently, I had the honor of presenting the latest gold bars to HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The
- I'm delighted to announce that a deal has been reached between the Ministry of Solid Minerals and the Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Corrective Services, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Bill Johnston. 1/4
- Today, I celebrate another year of life and service to our great nation. Your warm wishes and kind words have truly touched my heart. Thank you for your unwavering support and encouragement. I am grateful for the visits and messages from colleagues, friends, and well-wishers.
- In fulfillment of a major plank of my 7-point agenda to create a new security architecture to secure mining sites, we unveiled a 2,200-strong Mines Marshal to smoke out illegal miners and all those who flout our nation's mining laws. I formally received the marshals drawn from
- I am pleased to share that Nigeria and France have reached an agreement to develop joint projects aimed at promoting and diversifying the critical minerals value chain within the solid minerals sector of both our countries. We signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that
- Today, I had the opportunity to be in Lado village, Udede Development Area, Nasarawa local government, Nasarawa State for the foundation stone laying ceremony for the factory that will process Lithium batteries, established by the Ganfeng Lithium Industry Limited. I acknowledge
- I am pleased to share a significant achievement in our fight against illegal mining. Recently, the Mining Marshals successfully dismantled a heavily fortified illegal mining site in Rafin Gabas, located in Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State. Through a well-coordinated and strategic
- Lithium presents a remarkable opportunity. 74% of global demand stems from the production of rechargeable batteries and I'm glad to have met with Alhaji Aminu Bello, Chairman of Ruifu Lithium Company, to discuss the future of our solid minerals sector. 1/3
- I congratulate HE President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), the President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on his triumph at the Supreme Court today. The affirmation of his victory by the apex court, in line with the Presidential
- On this special day, as you celebrate your 73rd birthday, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you, my boss, ally, and visionary leader. Your extraordinary journey is a powerful testament to God’s faithfulness and grace. Nearly two years ago, you faced tremendous challenges
- The $1 billion new iron ore to steel project planned for Kogi State is a major breakthrough in our efforts to promote local value addition in the solid minerals sector. During President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's recent visit to China, I met with the project's promoters, Chart and
- As a member of President Tinubu's delegation to France, I am involved in discussions that prominently feature solid minerals as part of our agenda. This opportunity allows me to engage with key stakeholders and explore the vast potential that our nation's mineral resources hold
- We are dedicated to sanitizing the mining sector and have charged suspected illegal miners recently arrested in Kogi and Ondo states. This includes two Chinese nationals and a Nigerian in Kogi, along with four suspects caught illegally mining gold in Ondo's Ogunlepa Forest








































