Tinubu Advocates for African Mineral Resource Unity

On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu addressed delegations at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, urging African nations to collaborate in utilizing the continent's vast mineral resources. He stressed the need for Africa to move beyond merely exporting raw materials and to focus on local value addition and industrialization.

Tinubu warned against allowing foreign interests to extract Africa's minerals without creating value for the continent. He welcomed the African Miner Strategic Group (AMSG) and its chairman, Dele Alak, who noted that several African countries are adopting similar approaches to mineral resource management.

Additionally, Tinubu met with Mastercard's global CEO, Michael Miebach, who pledged support for Nigeria's economic reforms, including a plan to train five million Nigerians in digital skills and empower 40 million small businesses through digital payment and financial inclusion initiatives. This meeting comes amid speculation regarding Tinubu's health and public appearances.