Nigeria Mining Week partners have shown “great commitment” as event returns to Abuja in October “Shaping the Nigerian mining landscape”

Dr Mary Ogbe, Nigeria’s Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Solid Mineral and Steel Development (formerly known as the Ministry of Mines and Steel Development) said Nigeria Mining Week, taking place in Abuja from 16–18 October, “promises to be a significant platform for key stakeholders in the mining industry to converge and discuss the pivotal role that Nigeria’s critical mineral resources play in fostering economic growth and sustainable development.” She adds: “With the government’s commitment to creating a conducive business environment, the event will showcase the diverse investment prospects available in Nigeria. With a rich history of mineral resources, Nigeria stands poised to harness its mineral wealth for sustainable economic growth and development.”

Proudly hosted by the Ministry of Solid Minerals and organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) in collaboration with PwC Nigeria and the VUKA Group, Nigeria Mining Week returns to Abuja’s International Conference Center in October for its eighth edition with the theme of Capitalizing on Nigeria’s Critical Mineral Resources for its Economic Growth.

Shaping the Nigerian mining landscape According to the President of MAN, Dele Ayanleke, Nigeria Mining Week has consistently made valuable contributions to the extractive sector of this West African powerhouse: “Since the commencement of this annual event in 2016, our content development partner, PwC Nigeria, and the event planners, the Vuka Group, have not disappointed in bringing current issues to the table for robust critique and pragmatic communiques which are being considered for gradual implementation by the regulatory bodies.”