*The African Professionals of Australia honours Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria鈥檚 Minister for Solid Minerals Development, as ‘African Champion of the Year’, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to mining sector, and commitment to Diaspora engagement

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The African Professionals of Australia (APA) has conferred the title of African Champion of the Year on Dr. Dele Alake, Nigeria鈥檚 Honourable Minister for Solid Minerals Development (MSMD).

The honour is in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the mining sector of the economy, and commitment to Diaspora engagement.

Dr. Alake received the Australia-Africa Diaspora Investment Forum September 5, 2025, held alongside the Africa Down Under (ADU) Mining Conference, in Perth.

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The forum brought together prominent leaders, investors, and professionals from across Africa and the Diaspora for an evening of dialogue and networking at the Pan Pacific Hotel.

Dr. Toyosi Craig, APA WA President, and Mr. Tommy Adebayo, APA Chairman, jointly presented the Certificate of Recognition and the 2025 African Professional Champion of the Year Award to Dr. Alake.

Other dignitaries who attended the event include Ambassador Anwar Muktar and Ambassador Dr. Jane Adams, Consul Generals of Ethiopia and Nigeria, respectively.

Delivering a keynote on behalf of the Minister for MSMD, Segun Tomori, Special Assistant to the Minister on Media, disclosed Mr. Martin Imonite, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nigeria Solid Minerals Company, reaffirmed Dr. Alake鈥檚 commitment to deepening reforms in the solid minerals sector, and strengthening engagement with African professionals globally.

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The forum also featured a panel discussion on investment, business, expert recruitment, and emerging opportunities across Africa.

It further highlighted the increasing role of the Diasporan professionals in advancing the continent鈥檚 development.

About APA

The African Professionals of Australia (APA), organisers of the forum, is one of the largest African professional networks in Australia.

Established in 2007, APA has grown to a vibrant membership of more than 1,500 professionals from over 20 African countries, cutting across fields such as medicine, engineering, IT, law, accounting, education, and community development.

The organisation provides a platform for Africans and Australians to connect, share knowledge, and drive both personal growth and collective impact.

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