Mr warned against Africa remaining only a supplier of raw materials.
The programme aims to support early-stage mineral exploration.
Mr Alake said, “Our past is a story already told. Our future shall be written in gold.”
The chairman urged African nations to harmonise mining policies.
Ministry of Solid Minerals Development will continue its technical and regulatory oversight.
Mr Alake said Mr Tinubu had demonstrated exemplary leadership, particularly during the struggle to uphold the annulled June 12, 1993, election.
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.
The victims were exposed to gaseous emissions while allegedly mining at an underground mining site in Zurak.
Mr Alake said the emerging plants were also positioning Nigeria as a critical global partner in minerals essential for the green energy transition.
