Secretary-General, Africa Minerals Strategy Group (@Africaminerals_)
"Facilitating Cooperation for a Sustainable Supply of Critical Minerals driven by Africa"
As the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026) came to a close in Abuja, I commended stakeholders from across Africa for their commitment to turning our vast natural resources into drivers of economic growth and industrial development.
I was very encouraged seeing partnerships and agreements take shape at the summit. They are proof that AFNIS is delivering real outcomes. Our task now is to ensure that the ideas, commitments and MoUs signed at the summit translate into measurable projects that create value for our people.
The true test of our success will be the tangible results we achieve in the months and years ahead.
Nigeria officially ratifies the AMSG Charter.
On 23rd June 2026, during Day 1 of #AFNIS2026 in Abuja, Nigeria, H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Instrument of Ratification, making Nigeria the fourth Founding Member State to ratify the AMSG Charter.
#AMSG#CriticalMinerals
The signing took place on the sidelines of the AMSG Ministerial Steering Committee Meeting at the State House Conference Centre, Aso Rock, Abuja.
During the ceremony, H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was invested as Chairperson of the AMSG General Assembly.
#AMSG#AFNIS2026
H.E. Dr. Dele Alake was invested as Chairperson of the AMSG Ministerial Committee, while H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu was invested as Secretary-General.
This milestone strengthens AMSG's institutional mandate and advances Africa's coordinated minerals agenda.
#AMSG#AFNIS2026
AFNIS 2026 Dignitaries paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of the ongoing conversations shaping Africa’s resource future.
Beyond dialogue, AFNIS continues to serve as a strategic platform where governments, institutions, and industry leaders converge to strengthen collaboration, advance responsible resource development, and build pathways for shared prosperity.
One Africa. One Resource Vision.
“The question before Africa is not whether we possess the resources required for economic growth. The question is whether we can convert those resources into value, jobs, industries, infrastructure, and lasting prosperity.” — Dr. Dele Alake: https://t.co/NCkPrnwUVs
I invite you to join us at the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026), taking place from 23rd to 25th June at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This year's theme, "One Africa, One Resource Vision," reflects our shared commitment to unlocking Africa's vast natural resource and energy potential through collaboration, investment, and responsible development.
I look forward to welcoming policymakers, investors, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the continent as we shape the future of Africa's resource sector together.
Last week, I received the instruments of Power as Minister of Energy and Minerals Development. I am excited to take on this role, building on the great work done by my predecessors. The work is emense and complex, but we are absolutely committed to giving the best service and results. As the sector leader, here is what you should expect from me.
#NationalBudget Uganda is strengthening its minerals, oil and gas sector with a Shs 473.51 billion allocation aimed at driving industrial development and economic growth.
Key priorities include continued mineral exploration, quantification and certification, capitalisation of the Uganda National Mining Company #UNMC, establishment of mineral markets and buying centres, operationalisation of @EACOP_, and advancement of the oil refinery project. #UCEM
Today I handed over the Office of the the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation at Office of the President. I am now fully taking on the newly assigned responsibility of Lighting the nation, get our Oil on the Market, Ensure you have fuel to move and our homes access affordable and sustainable energy to cook and release the wealth lying in our minerals through value addition.
The same diligence, same service and hard work. #HERE2SERVE
AFNIS 2026 welcomes H.E Moses Micheal Engadu, Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, @africaminerals_ .
A respected advocate for African resource sovereignty and strategic mineral development, H.E. Engadu has been a leading voice in advancing continental cooperation, value addition, and policy alignment across Africa's mining sector. Through his leadership, the Africa Minerals Strategy Group continues to champion a unified African approach to critical minerals, beneficiation, and industrial development.
As global demand for Africa's mineral resources accelerates, his insights will be instrumental in shaping conversations around how the continent can move beyond extraction to become a leader in processing, manufacturing, and value creation.
His participation embodies the spirit of AFNIS 2026's theme:
One Africa, One Resource Vision
A vision that calls for greater collaboration, stronger institutions, and a shared commitment to ensuring Africa's natural resources deliver lasting prosperity for its people.
Today we had the handover and take over at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development.
Thank you Hon.Dr Canon @NankabirwaRS for your service and stewardship.
It was an honour and great pleasure working with you.
Congratulations Dr.@DrMusenero ,welcome to the MEMD fraternity, looking forward to taking many more strides together in the sector.
@MEMD_Uganda
I invite you to join us at the 5th African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026), taking place from 23rd to 25th June at the State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This year's theme, "One Africa, One Resource Vision," reflects our shared commitment to unlocking Africa's vast natural resource and energy potential through collaboration, investment, and responsible development.
I look forward to welcoming policymakers, investors, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the continent as we shape the future of Africa's resource sector together.
🇹🇿 Tanzania Moves Closer to a Global Critical Minerals Breakthrough✨️
The Kabanga Nickel Project, one of Tanzania’s most strategic mining and industrial investments, is now significantly closer to implementation.
Following a high-level briefing to H.E. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, both the Government of Tanzania and project investors have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing a project that will not only unlock one of the world’s most important nickel resources but also maximize value addition and beneficiation within Tanzania.
Key highlights:
✅ Progress made towards finalizing project implementation arrangements
✅ Strong commitment to local beneficiation and industrial value addition
✅ Potential to create thousands of jobs and strengthen local content participation
✅ Expected contribution to technology transfer, tax revenues, dividends, and industrial development
✅ Positioning Tanzania as a key player in the global supply chain for critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies
The message from stakeholders is clear: “The mine is coming. The beneficiation is coming.”
Under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania continues to advance a vision that prioritizes responsible resource development, industrialization, and greater national value capture from its mineral wealth.
The Kabanga Project represents more than a mining investment, it is a catalyst for economic transformation, industrial growth, and Tanzania’s emergence as a strategic global supplier of critical minerals for the energy transition.
#KabangaNickelProject #Mining #CriticalMinerals #Nickel #Industrialization #ValueAddition #Beneficiation #Tanzania #MiningForDevelopment #EnergyTransition #EconomicGrowth #InvestInTanzania #PresidentSamia #MiningSector #AfricaMining 🌍⛏️🇹🇿
Venue: State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja
📅 Date: June 23–25, 2026
Visit https://t.co/YKAV0uSV5X for more information and to register
Africa’s strength lies in unity, and unity begins with conversation.
From June 23–25, leaders, innovators, and visionaries will gather in Abuja for the African Natural Resources & Energy Investment Summit, a space where ideas transform into strategies, and strategies into shared opportunities.
This is a movement. A chance to align across borders, industries, and communities to shape a future where Africa’s resources fuel growth, prosperity, and sustainability.
With voices from across the continent, we’re building bridges, sparking collaborations, and pushing beyond limits. The vision is clear: One Africa. One resource vision.
Together, we redefine what’s possible.
Venue: State House Conference Centre, Presidential Villa, Abuja
👉 Register now at https://t.co/I9jQkKQ5cx
📌 Registration closes on June 12, 2026 — don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic moment.
#AFNIS2026 #OneAfricaOneResourceVision #AfricaRising #ResourceSovereignty
Nigeria has signed an MoU with the Republic of Türkiye to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the solid minerals sector, marking another important step in deepening economic collaboration between our two countries.
This partnership opens the door to greater collaboration in mining technology, exploration, digitisation, and capacity building. We remain committed to building a mining sector that is transparent, secure, and attractive to serious investors.
Over the past three years, we have introduced major reforms, improved the ease of doing business, and intensified the fight against illegal mining. These efforts are already restoring investor confidence and driving greater interest in our mining sector.
I appreciate the strong interest shown by Turkish investors and government officials in expanding cooperation with Nigeria across mining, energy, and hydrocarbons.
Partnerships like this will play an important role in unlocking the full value of our natural resources for economic growth and job creation.
Today in Abuja, I spoke at the joint stakeholders’ sensitization meeting organised by the Nigeria Revenue Service and the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
I spoke about how the tough but necessary reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are beginning to reposition our economy for growth. For too long, we depended heavily on oil and imports while sectors like mining were neglected.
Today, we are seeing real progress. New investments in lithium processing, gold refining, and local value addition are creating jobs, boosting investor confidence, and strengthening our economy.
We are also taking firm action against illegal mining while building a more transparent and responsible mining sector that works for Nigerians.
◆Strategic mineral prioritization aligned with global demand cycles
◆Local value creation mandates to retain economic upside
◆Formalization of artisanal mining to stabilize supply & scale production
◆International partnerships designed around value retention, not extraction