Tinubu Yarn Say Naija No Suppose Dey Poor At All

President Bola Tinubu talk say Nigeria get plenty solid minerals and no get reason to dey poor. Dia for 2025 Nigeria Mining Week for Abuja, Tinubu, wey Secretary to Government of Federation, Senator George Akume represent, yan say, “Naija no suppose poor because of dia resources and talented people. Di challenge be to use dia potentials make better life for all. Make we turn minerals to miracles of development. ‘Minerals to Miracles’ suppose be our motto.” Tinubu describe Nigeria Mining Week as big global forum wey dey generate ideas to help country waka well for economic growth through investors and company collaboration. E assure say government go protect mining areas for safety for investors, workers, and community people.

Tinubu talk say if mining sector shine, e mean say Africa fit take value-added resource development lead road. Africa get about 30% of world mineral reserves, including minerals wey dey drive global economy. E urge say make dem handle dis wealth well to keep more value inside economy, create jobs and build industries. Meanwhile, NEITI deputy director Chris Ochonu call on government make dem arrange clear and fair rules for solid minerals sector to attract investors and make sector grow. NEITI secretary Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji add say mining sector dey reform to become big part of Nigeria economy and energy change plan, but sector still dey below full potential with less than 1% GDP. He point say small-scale mining dey produce over 80% but dey pay less than 30% royalty, showing say governance problem dey. Minister of Solid Minerals, Oladele Alake, talk about government plans to change sector for better growth and impact.