President Bola Tinubu has called for a fresh continental push to end the historical exploitation of Africa’s critical mineral resources, urging African nations to unite and halt the export of raw materials.
He called for an aggressive alliance among African countries to ensure that the continent transitions from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a hub for local processing, manufacturing and value addition.
He made the call in New York, United States, during the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) High-Level Roundtable on Critical Minerals Development in Africa, held on the sidelines of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The President was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, alongside AMSG Chairman and Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake.
President Tinubu told African leaders and other stakeholders that the continent could not claim to be wealthy while its children wallowed in poverty amid mines that enriched the world.
The President warned that no African country could achieve the transformation alone, saying competition would weaken the continent’s negotiating power.
He further urged African nations to specify national and regional contributions and called on development finance institutions and sovereign investors to propose financing platforms.
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