H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu
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Africa must no longer be a footnote in the global minerals story. We must become the authors, owners and beneficiaries of our mineral future.
— H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu
BIOGRAPHY

H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu

H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu is the First Substantive Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), a continental intergovernmental organization established to advance cooperation on critical minerals development across Africa.

As Secretary-General, he provides executive leadership to the Organization and serves as its principal representative before Member States, strategic partners, international institutions, investors and the private sector.

His work focuses on strengthening Africa’s position in global mineral value chains, promoting responsible mineral development, mobilizing investment, advancing value addition and industrialization, and enhancing Africa’s collective voice on strategic minerals policy.

Prior to his appointment, H.E. Engadu held leadership positions across government, development and the private sector, contributing to national branding, investor protection, digital innovation, youth engagement and institutional development.

LEADERSHIP JOURNEY

From Institution Building to Continental Leadership

2026

First Substantive Secretary-General

Elected by the First General Assembly of AMSG on 15 January 2026.

2024

Founding Secretary-General

Appointed at the establishment of AMSG on 9 January 2024.

Pre-AMSG

Institution Builder

Led and contributed to platforms in investment protection, national branding, youth engagement and global convening.

AREAS OF LEADERSHIP

Advancing Africa’s Mineral Future

Mineral Diplomacy

Building strategic cooperation between African Member States, partner countries, institutions and global industry.

Critical Minerals Development

Championing responsible exploration, value addition, critical minerals security, industrialization and secure mineral supply chains.

Strategic Partnerships

Mobilizing investment, technology, policy cooperation and institutional partnerships for Africa’s mineral transformation.

Institutional Development

Strengthening AMSG as a continental intergovernmental platform for coordination, implementation and action.

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Deputy Secretary-General

Learn about the Office of the Deputy Secretary-General, established by the First AMSG General Assembly on 15 January 2026 to support executive coordination, institutional delivery and implementation of AMSG’s continental mandate.