LEADERSHIP

Secretary-General of AMSG

The Secretary-General is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Representative of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group.

H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu
SECRETARY-GENERAL

H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu

Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group

Office of the Secretary-General • AMSG Secretariat
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Without Africa’s critical minerals, the world will not achieve the energy transition, the digital future, or resilient defence systems. Africa must shape the future of the minerals that shape the future of the world — not merely as a supplier of resources, but as a leader in value creation, innovation and prosperity.

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SECRETARIAT LEADERSHIP

The Secretariat is led by the Secretary-General and supported by a multidisciplinary leadership team responsible for implementing the decisions of the General Assembly, advancing strategic partnerships, coordinating continental programs and providing executive leadership across AMSG’s institutional platforms.

H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu

Secretary-General
Africa Minerals Strategy Group
Deputy SG

To Be Nominated

Deputy Secretary-General
Mauritania elected to appoint Deputy Secretary-General
SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Senior executives responsible for the operational leadership and management of AMSG Secretariat, Programmes, Strategic Platforms and Flagship Initiatives.

Mr. Patrick Mulindwa Lubega

Founding Chief of Staff & Chief Executive Officer, ARMSI
AMSG/ARMSI

Mr. Martin Kariithi, CFA

Chief Executive Officer
MADINI / AMTI

Mr. Tim Tokun

Managing Director
Africans for Africa (AFA) Fund

Dr. Sylvester Akpah

Chief Executive Officer
AIMCEPS
SPECIAL ADVISORS

The Secretary-General is supported by a distinguished network of volunteer Special Advisors who provide strategic guidance, technical expertise and global networks in support of the mission of AMSG. Special Advisors serve in a voluntary capacity and receive no remuneration from the Organization.

Mr. Suleiman Zakari

Managing Partner, Core International
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON PRIVATE SECTOR

Ms. Evelyn S. Nakazi

Managing Director, Iconic Travel Services
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON TRAVEL AND LOGISTICS

Mr. Andre L. Roberson

Founder & CEO, SCGG and RMX Africa
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON RESPONSIBLE MINING AND INVESTMENT

Mr. Andres Blanco

Founder & Group CEO, Xcalibur Smart Mapping
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON EXPLORATION AND MAPPING

Mr. Mohamed Serry

Chairman & CEO, Indigenes Mining, Oil and Gas
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT

Dr. George Kariithi

Africa Representative, GETI
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON EASTERN AFRICA

Mr. Delali Otchi

CEO, Six-EV Group
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Mr. David “Panda” Chen

Chairman & CEO, GTIF Capital
SPECIAL ADVISOR TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL ON AI, BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTO ASSETS
SCHEDULE & OFFICIAL ENGAGEMENTS

Official Schedule of the Secretary-General

The Office of the Secretary-General coordinates high-level official engagements, ministerial meetings, strategic partner consultations, diplomatic missions, keynote addresses and international convenings in support of AMSG’s continental mandate.

Follow the Secretary-General’s public engagements, official travels and institutional activities as AMSG advances Africa’s minerals agenda across Member States and global platforms.

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Ministerial Engagements

High-level meetings with Member States and strategic partners.

Official

International Missions

Diplomatic engagements, global forums and strategic visits.

Public

Speeches & Keynotes

Addresses delivered at mining, investment and policy platforms.

THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Serving Africa Through Leadership, Diplomacy and Action

The Office of the Secretary-General is the executive coordination centre of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group. It supports the implementation of decisions of the General Assembly, Ministerial Steering Committee and Standing Committees while coordinating the Organization’s continental and international engagements.

Working closely with Member States, strategic partners, investors, development institutions and industry leaders, the Office advances AMSG’s mission of promoting responsible critical minerals development, value addition, industrialization and economic transformation across Africa.

Continental Leadership

Providing strategic direction and leadership for the Organization.

Diplomatic Engagement

Representing AMSG with governments, multilateral institutions and partners.

Institution Building

Strengthening governance systems, policies and organizational growth.

Strategic Partnerships

Mobilizing investment, technology and global cooperation.

SECRETARIAT LEADERSHIP

Leadership of the Secretariat

The Secretariat provides executive coordination, institutional leadership and strategic support to the Africa Minerals Strategy Group, ensuring that the decisions of Member States are translated into action.

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Secretary-General

Chief Executive Officer and Principal Representative of AMSG.

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Deputy Secretary-General

Supports executive coordination, implementation and institutional delivery.

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Chief of Staff

Coordinates the Office of the Secretary-General and Secretariat operations.

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Senior Leadership

Under Secretaries-Generals, Assistant Secretaries-Generals and Executive Directors responsible for programmes, platforms, partnerships and delivery.

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Special Advisors

Distinguished experts advising the Secretary-General on strategic priorities.

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MEET THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

H.E. Moses Micheal Engadu

Secretary-General of the Africa Minerals Strategy Group

The Secretary-General serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Representative of AMSG, advancing the Organization’s mandate for continental cooperation, critical minerals development, value addition, responsible sourcing and strategic partnerships.

Through diplomacy, institution building and global engagement, the Secretary-General works with Member States and partners to position Africa as a leader in the minerals economy of the future.

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“Africa must not only supply the minerals that power the world. Africa must lead in the value chains, technologies and institutions that define the future.”
FROM THE SECRETARY-GENERAL

Africa Stands at a Defining Moment

Africa possesses the resources that will power the global energy transition, digital transformation and future industrial economy. Yet the true measure of our success will not be determined by the minerals beneath our soil, but by the value we create above it.

The Africa Minerals Strategy Group was established to help ensure that Africa’s mineral wealth becomes a catalyst for industrialization, prosperity, innovation and sustainable development. Through cooperation among Member States and partnerships with the global community, we are working to build a future where Africa participates not only in extraction, but across the entire minerals value chain.

Together, we have an opportunity to redefine Africa’s place in the global economy and ensure that our resources contribute directly to the wellbeing and aspirations of our

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