In an attempt to bolster Nigeria’s mining industry, the Honorable Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has reached an agreement with Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Corrective Services, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Bill Johnston, to train Nigerian professional miners in modern mining technology in Western Australia for free.
Dele Alake disclosed this on Thursday via a statement made available on his X (Formerly Twitter) official account.
According to him, Australia, as a country, is renowned for its mastery of modern mining techniques.
He added that the partnership between the two countries’ mining sectors will give Nigerian miners the opportunity to learn and network with miners from Western Australia at no cost.
He further expressed optimism that the new knowledge acquired by Nigerian miners will be of immense help to the Nigerian mining sector.
The statement read, “I’m delighted to announce that a deal has been reached between the Ministry of Solid Minerals and the Australian Minister for Mines and Petroleum, Energy, Corrective Services, and Industrial Relations, Hon. Bill Johnston. The deal involves sending Nigerian mining professionals to Western Australia to study modern mining technology and practices for free.
“Australia has a wealth of knowledge and skills in developing its modern mining industry. Through this initiative, Nigerian miners will benefit from training, study trips, and exchanges of mineral professionals as Nigeria aims to transform the sector.
” I’m personally delighted about this collaboration as it will lead to attracting FDI, forming a solid mineral corporation, and enabling the sector to compete globally. It’s an exciting time for Nigerian mining professionals, and we can’t wait to see the impact of this new knowledge and skill transfer on the sector.”
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