In the attempt to solidify the association promoted through the Bi-Nacional Commission of Nigeria-Sud of Africa, recently inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa, the solid mineral ministers of both nations have signed a memorandum of understanding (Mou) that outline the key areas of cooperation cooperation, complete with implementation deadlines.
A statement from the special assistant in the media to the Minister of Development of Solid Minerals, according to Tomori, declared that during a bilateral meeting in his office in Abuja, the Minister of Development of Solid minerals, Dr. Dele Alake organized the Minister of Mineral Resources and Mineral Energy of South Africa, Gwede Mantashe. Dr. Alake described commitment as a milestone to deepen bilateral relations, especially in the vital mining sector.
When reflecting on historical ties between the two countries, Alake pointed out the long diplomatic and economic cooperation based on mutual respect and a shared vision for the development of Africa. He stressed that collaboration in the mining sector offers great opportunities for industrialization, employment creation and sustainable growth throughout the continent.
“The Memorandum of Understanding in Geology, Mining and Mineral Processing signed today,” Alake said, “will serve as a cornerstone to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology, investment promotion, capacities development, regional integration and additional value.”
The highlights of the MOU is including: Development of capacities in geological applications that use non -manned aerial vehicles (UAV), use of multiple and hyperpectral remote detection technologies for mineral exploration and geological allocation, geoscientific data exchange on strategic mineral Addition of value, the capacity to build the capacity in technology in the height of elementary capacity, the technology of the plant of the nigeria elements, the technology of the exploration nigeria (NGSA), the mineral processing and the addition of value, the value of the capacity of the capacity of the capacity of the capacity of the capacity of the capacity of the capacity of the plant of the plant of the plant of the plant of the plant of the plant of the plant of the Agro and Energy Minerals in Nigeria
Alake emphasized Nigeria's renewed approach in the development of his mining industry, stating that South Africa could benefit from Nigeria's vast mineral wealth, while Nigeria could take advantage of South Africa's advanced mining experience. This synergy, he said, would open doors to investment, the development of skills and economic diversification.
In his comments, Gwede Mantashe said that South Africa, where mining plays a central role in the economy, is put to gain Nigeria's revitalized interest in the sector. He added that his visit was aimed at adjusting the agreements of the Bi-National Commission and deepening collaboration in mutually beneficial projects with the Nigerian Solid Mineral Development Ministry.
Both ministers promised a sustained commitment and collaboration to boost intrafrican trade and meet the processable steps described in the MOU. They expressed the confidence that this renewed association would significantly improve the mining sectors of both countries.
Al Mou signed the Minister of Steel Development, Shuaibu Audu; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Development of solid minerals, Dr. Mary Ogbe; Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Isakpunwu; Together with senior solid mineral officials and steel development ministries and members of the South African delegation led by Gwede Mantahe.