In a strategic effort to enhance bilateral relations in the mining sector, Australia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Her Excellency Leilani Bin-Juda, visited Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake. Key points discussed include:
– **Invitation to ADU Conference**: The High Commissioner invited Dr. Alake to the African Down Under (ADU) conference in Perth, Australia, on 4-6 September 2024.
– **Opportunities for Nigeria**: The conference will provide significant opportunities through bilateral meetings, capitalising on Australia’s expertise in mining and mineral resources.
– **Training for Nigerian Professionals**: Discussions included the potential for Nigerian professionals to participate in mining courses offered by Australian institutions, aimed at enhancing their skills.
– **Innovative Monitoring Platform**: Dr. Alake was briefed on a new free platform by Geoscience Australia to monitor mining activities using satellite data, offering free training and real-time data.
– **Ongoing Collaboration**: The High Commissioner emphasised her commitment to strengthening ties and indicated plans for future discussions post-conference.
Dr. Alake welcomed the invitation and expressed Nigeria’s enthusiasm to deepen collaboration with Australia, focusing on solid minerals development.