H.E. Oladele Alake

Minister of Solid Minerals Development Nigeria

Mr. Oladele Henry Alake, the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Born October 6, 1956, he holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and a Master's in Mass Communications from the prestigious University of Lagos, Nigeria.
A writer, author and a seasoned media professional. Alake has been instrumental in the establishment and development of many media organizations, including Lagos Television, the Nation Newspaper, Television Continental (TVC), Max FM & Adaba FM stations, and National Life.
From 1999 – 2007, he served as Honourable Commissioner for Information & Strategy in Lagos, Nigeria's most industrial and cosmopolitan State. In that capacity, he was involved in formulating the strategic and tactical initiatives which made the administration of Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then the Governor of Lagos State record outstanding achievements.
He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and a former Vice President of the Guild. He was a Consultant on Public Affairs to the African Finance Corporation, Chairman of Statedgemax, a public relations firm, and Director of Gravitas, a media company.
Until he was appointed the Honourable Minister, he was the Special Adviser on Strategy, Communications & Special Duties to the Nigerian President

2024 Agenda Sessions

Positioning Africa to succeed in diversifying global value chains

What responsibility do producers have in creating an attractive investment environment, and how is this shared with investors and mining companies?
Supporting Africa's priorities – How must regional chain partnerships, public, private partnerships and collaboration with consumer countries to ensure further local value addition?
How will foreign agreements & cooperation enhance boost regional innovation,
investment & technology, especially within critical minerals?
Where are the opportunities for domestic mining companies to drive the sector?

Tuesday 06 February 16:30 - 17:00 Governments Stage 1

Intergovernmental Summit

Add to calendar 02/06/2024 16:30 02/06/2024 17:00 Positioning Africa to succeed in diversifying global value chains

What responsibility do producers have in creating an attractive investment environment, and how is this shared with investors and mining companies?
Supporting Africa's priorities – How must regional chain partnerships, public, private partnerships and collaboration with consumer countries to ensure further local value addition?
How will foreign agreements & cooperation enhance boost regional innovation,
investment & technology, especially within critical minerals?
Where are the opportunities for domestic mining companies to drive the sector?

Governments Stage 1 Africa/Johannesburg

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