Today, Dr. Alake’s birthday, I celebrate a man whose life and work have left a mark on my career and Nigeria’s development. A leader, mentor, and visionary, Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has dedicated himself to the service of the nation with unwavering loyalty, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose. His influence is felt across various sectors and the media space, but nowhere more than in his current role as the Honourable Minister. His tenure has been marked by his relentless drive to unlock the potential hidden beneath Nigeria’s soil. Taking charge of the mining s…