FG seeks Lagos-Dakar minerals corridor to unlock Africa’s mineral wealth

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The Nigerian Federal Government and African Development Bank advocate for greater African control of mineral resources through the Lagos-Dakar minerals corridor initiative. They emphasize adding value locally rather than exporting raw materials to strengthen the continent's economic position.

The Federal Government and the African Development Bank have called for stronger African control over the continent’s vast mineral resources, saying Africa must stop allowing its natural wealth to leave its shores in raw form while importing finished products made from the same resources. The call was made by the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-lagos-dakar-minerals-corridor-to-unlock-africas-mineral-wealth/