The Member of Parliament for Damongo, Samuel Abu Jinapor has reflected on the need for Africa’s mineral wealth to translate into real and inclusive opportunities for our people.
In a statement on his Facebook after participating on Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 Mining Breakfast Meeting and Workshop in Accra, on Thursday, February 5,2026, he said while Mining has long been central to many African economies, its benefits have too often been concentrated in extraction alone.
According to him, true Prosperity will come from strengthening the full Mining value chain in ways that create jobs, build skills, support enterprise growth, and foster innovation.
“This morning, I had the privilege of delivering the opening remarks at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 Mining Breakfast Meeting and Workshop in Accra.
I shared perspectives on the need to deliberately expand opportunities for women, young people, and SMEs across mining-related services, technology, processing, logistics, and downstream manufacturing. Inclusive growth in the sector requires intentional policies, strong partnerships, and sustained investment in human capital,” he wrote.
Mr Jinapor added, “I also highlighted the role of the African Continental Free Trade Area in supporting value addition, deepening intra-African trade, and enabling African businesses to scale beyond national markets. This presents a significant opportunity to retain more economic value within the continent while strengthening industrial development.
As host of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Ghana has an important role to play in advancing this agenda. Platforms such as the Africa Prosperity Dialogues are essential for translating shared ideas into practical, coordinated action.”
“I remain optimistic about the direction of these conversations and the growing momentum around inclusive and value-driven mining in Africa. With the right policies, partnerships, and commitment, our mineral resources can become a stronger foundation for shared prosperity across the continent,” Mr Jinapor concluded.
By Benjamin Aidoo
