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Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, described the agreement as a future-driven framework that opens the way for both countries to collaborate on geological data and exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure, and technical capacity.

The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly between the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, and the US Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, at the Nigerian Mission House in New York, United States.

Speaking during the event, Alake described the agreement as a future-driven framework that opens the way for both countries to collaborate on geological data and exploration, mineral development and processing, infrastructure, and technical capacity.

Furthermore, he stated that the framework affirms a shared conviction for both countries that the supply chains for the critical minerals must be secure, resilient, and built on responsible investment.

“But let me be clear about Nigeria’s ambition. We are not here to remain a source of raw material for the value that others create. Our goal is to turn potential into lasting value at home through stronger local processing, new skills, quality jobs, and new opportunities for Nigerian businesses.”

The Minister also stated that the implementation will achieve the economic diversification goals of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and boost industrial growth.

While speaking on the development, the Deputy Secretary of State Landau expressed strong agreement with Nigeria’s position, adding that as Africa’s fastest-growing economy and most populous country, Nigeria is a regional power that deserves partnership with the United States.

He affirmed that the agreement will bring greater prosperity to both countries and that the United States is happy to supportNigeria’s economic growth.

“The signal we are sending is that the United States and Nigeria are partners.

“Under President Trump and President Tinubu’s leadership, the United States and Nigeria have done many things together in the last one and a half years that we’ve never done before. I think we would like to keep building on that momentum”, he said.

PDPdestroyer:
Another bad day on the horizon for Obidients. My Obidient neighbour will not sleep well because of this

PDPdestroyer:
Another bad day on the horizon for Obidients. My Obidient neighbour will not sleep well because of this

“The signal we are sending is that the United States and Nigeria are partners.

“Under President Trump and President Tinubu’s leadership, the United States and Nigeria have done many things together in the last one and a half years that we’ve never done before. I think we would like to keep building on that momentum”, he said.

Alliswell248:
Another major milestone

EponObi:
Wetin dey worry these ones?

We tell you say make release Tulumbu drug records, you are doing pact with Alake? Una well so? After paying millions of Dollars. Na pact we send you?

Karlovich:
Once again, "I challenge Amoda Sangodele to prove he wasn't a know drug lord in the United States"- Ambassador to Mexico

Alliswell248:
It would be released in 2170..
Keep waiting.exercise In futility

Jagaban of Borgu don give them assignment wey their next two generations no fit finish

Worryingly:
Your mineral resources is about to be excavated ruthlessly and shipped abroad and what you summarized it as is "major milestone"?

What sort of collaboration can exist between a country that has minerals and another country that has the cash and influence if not that of exploitation.

BondRiv:
These incompetent people have gone to mortgage the future of Nigeria. I said it that Tinubu with all the skeletons in his closet is a threat to Nigeria's interests.

omenka:
It's unfortunate our new saviour Von Baten Okeke didn't see this coming. I'm sure he would have ordered the Deputy Secretary of State, Landau, to stand down.

magoo10:
Tinubu must do anything to cover up his past.