According to him, the 2026 AFNIS comes at a crucial moment in Africa’s history.
The programme aims to support early-stage mineral exploration.
Mr Alake commended the operations of the mining marshals.
Mr Alake said, “Our past is a story already told. Our future shall be written in gold.”
According to the minister, current reforms aim to prevent the economy from further deteriorating.
The chairman urged African nations to harmonise mining policies.
Mr Alake said Mr Tinubu had demonstrated exemplary leadership, particularly during the struggle to uphold the annulled June 12, 1993, election.
The president is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of the state visit.
Mr Alake commended AFC and SMDF for aligning with the ministry’s seven-point agenda through the partnership.
Mr Alake stressed that the mining sector remained central to Nigeria’s economic diversification strategy.
