MR HABEEB JAIYEOLA PARTNER AND HEAD OF THE MINING SECTOR PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC) NIGERIA AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE HERALDING THE COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES TOWARDS THE HOSTING OF LANDMARK 10TH EDITION OF THE ANNUAL NIGERIA MINING WEEK COMING UP ON THE 13TH TO 15TH OCTOBER, 2025 AT IN ABUJA.
The Honorable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo
The President, Miners Association of Nigeria, Mr Dele Ayanleke
Our fellow Partner’s, VUKA Group
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press……
Good morning
My name is Habeeb Jaiyeola, Partner and Head, Mining Sector, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria.
We are delighted to once again participate in Nigeria Mining Week, now in its 10th edition. Over the past decade, this annual event has served as the foremost platform for shaping the conversation on Nigeria’s mining sector—driving dialogue, building consensus, and crafting solutions that position mining as a true engine of shared prosperity for all Nigerians.
This year’s edition, themed “Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance”, is designed to showcase the milestones achieved in Nigeria’s mining sector to both local stakeholders and the international community. At the same time, it provides a critical forum for addressing current challenges and developing actionable solutions that will unlock the sector’s full potential for growth, inclusivity, and global competitiveness.
PricewaterhouseCoopers Nigeria has proudly championed the mining sector for years, from the founding of the PwC Roundtable to the vibrant Nigeria Mining Week, which this year proudly marks its 10th anniversary. Our unwavering support reflects our commitment to fostering industry growth, building societal trust, and addressing critical challenges.
The mining sector is vital to Nigeria’s strategic goal of economic diversification and reducing dependence on oil. We commend the government for prioritizing this sector and are excited about the promising opportunities it presents.
We invite all local and international stakeholders to join us at Nigeria Mining Week. Your active participation is vital to shaping the future of mining in Nigeria. Register early and be part of this milestone event as we work together to unlock the sector’s full potential.
We thank our partners, the VUKA Group, the host, the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, and the organising entity, the Miners Association of Nigeria, with whom we have all worked to ensure the sustainability of this platform.
This year’s theme will be speaking to scaling the industry, driving sustainable investment, enhancing value addition, and achieving global relevance, amongst other key areas that will be discussed. Some exciting topics that you should look forward to includes:
1.Building Investor-Ready Mining Business Models
2.Local Value Addition through Mineral Processing Technologies
3.ESG Compliance and Reporting Standards for Nigerian Mines
4.Women in Extractive Industries Forum
5.Power-To-Mines
6.Financing Mechanisms for Small and Mid-Tier Miners
The event would run for three days beginning on Monday, 13th October 2025, to Wednesday, 15th October 2025
Thank you for listening, and we look forward to a great event this year.
Habeeb Jaiyeola,
Partner and Head, Mining Sector,
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria.