Nigeria has launched a specialised training programme for mining professionals at Murdoch University, Australia, as part of a broader effort to close the technical skills gap in the country’s mining sector.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, announced the launch on his X page yesterday.
He described the partnership with one of the world’s leading mining nations as “a major step forward” for Nigeria’s extractive industry.
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The initiative, which began development less than two years ago, is being implemented with the support of the Australian Government and the Australian High Commission in Nigeria.
Eleven Nigerian professionals are currently undergoing intensive training in areas such as extractive metallurgy and sustainable geochemistry.
The programme also includes direct engagement with industry experts, aimed at equipping participants with cutting-edge knowledge and global best practices.
“I’m grateful to President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support, and to the Australian High Commissioner to Nigeria, H.E. Leilani Bin-Juda, for her tireless commitment,” Mr Alake said.
“Murdoch University has also welcomed us warmly, and we are grateful.”
He encouraged the participants to be worthy ambassadors of Nigeria, urging them to make the most of the opportunity to enhance their expertise and contribute meaningfully to the development of a mining sector that benefits all Nigerians.
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“This is only the beginning,” he added.
The training programme marks a key milestone in Nigeria’s ongoing push to diversify its economy through sustainable development of its solid minerals sector.
