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$9.46 billion in 2020, she said it was “safe to conclude that Africa is in dire need of massive investment into critical infrastructure and UAE has shown that it has both the capacity and technology to transform the continent through private sector investment.”

Speaking through a virtual presence at the event, Kaduna State governor,

Nasir el-Rufai, canvassed for more investments in Nigeria, adding that Nigeria remains the strongest economy in Africa.

Uchechukwu Ogah, minister of state for mines. and steel development, who delivered the “Special Address” at the Dubai World Expo 2021 on “Investment in the Nigerian Gold Sector: Opportunities in the Gold Value Chain” in Abu Dhabi where he was honoured with the “Excellence in Public Service

Award,” by FIN-Africa-UAE Trade and Investment Forum Dubai, assured of Nigeria’s sustainable development drive.

The Expo had participants from over 200 countries, and provided the opportunity to showcase the potential of the Nigerian minerals sector on Dubai soil with special emphasis on gold and other precious minerals abundant in Nigeria.