Henry Dele Alake

thumb|ALAKE1 Henry Dele Alake (born 6 October 1956) is a Nigerian journalist, activist and technocrat who is the current Nigerian minister of Solid Minerals. He is a former commissioner for Information and Strategy of Lagos State serving from 1999 to 2007. Quotes We want the solid minerals to become the economic hub of Nigeria and to contribute meaningfully. The oil revenues are declining, so we have no choice but to go back to the soil. Nigeria has over $700 billion worth of solid minerals. A lot of these insecurities and banditry associated with this sector are sponsored by illegal miners. We cannot leave the business of exploration in the hands of the private sector. External links Category:Living people Category:Activists from Nigeria Category:Journalists from Nigeria Category:1956 births Category:Politicians from Nigeria