*Photo L-R: President Bola Tinubu and Dr Dele Alake*
President Bola Tinubu has commended the ongoing efforts of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake to reposition the Solid Minerals sector as a significant revenue earner for Nigeria through policy innovation, investment promotion, and integration of artisanal miners into the formal economy.
Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy disclosed this in a statement on Monday,October 6, 2025, to mark the 69th birthday anniversary of the Minister.
According to Onanuga, “President Bola Tinubu warmly felicitates his long-time ally and Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr Dele Alake, on his 69th birthday anniversary.
“President Tinubu describes Alake as a dependable ally, a consummate strategist, an outstanding journalist, and an accomplished public servant whose commitment to national development and good governance has remained unwavering over the decades.
“The President recalls his long years of friendship and partnership with the celebrant, noting his exceptional public communication and national development service.
“President Tinubu commends the Minister’s ongoing efforts to reposition the Solid Minerals sector as a significant revenue earner for Nigeria through policy innovation, investment promotion, and integration of artisanal miners into the formal economy in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.”
Onanuga quoted the President as saying that “On this special day, I pray that Almighty God will continue to bless Dele with good health, wisdom, and strength.
“He has remained a committed, loyal, and outstanding ally for several decades. His steadfastness and unyielding commitment to national development and progress stand him out as a patriot.
The president added that “I wish him a long life and more years of service to our nation and humanity.”
