At the Second African Mineral Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, key leaders called for stronger collaborations to move the continent beyond raw extraction.
Lagos has reaffirmed its commitment to driving innovation and investment in Africa's critical minerals sector as global demand for strategic resources continues to rise.
The roundtable brought together Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake, AMSG Secretary-General Moses Engadu, and other stakeholders to discuss how Africa can leverage its vast mineral reserves estimated to be over half of the world's critical resources for sustainable growth.
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Speakers emphasized the need for value addition, technology-driven exploration, and financing models that ensure African nations and local businesses benefit directly from mineral development.
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who attended the event, highlighted these discussions on his X official handle, stressing that Lagos will continue to serve as a hub for innovation, finance, and trade while championing partnerships that empower SMEs and secure Africa's rightful place in the global minerals economy.
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