By Ayomide otitoju
The Nigeria Mining Week conference and exhibition is set to return to Abuja from 13 to 15 October, celebrating a decade of growth while spotlighting the country’s mining potential.
Organisers announced that this year’s edition, which marks the 10th anniversary of the event, will run under the theme “Nigeria Mining: From Progress to Global Relevance.”
“This theme captures both our achievements and our aspirations,” said Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. “Over the past ten years, Nigeria Mining Week has grown from a modest industry gathering into a flagship platform that convenes government, investors, operators, and development partners. As we enter the next decade, our focus is clear: to scale up the industry, ensure sustainability, drive value addition, and firmly position Nigeria as a globally relevant mining hub.”
The event is hosted by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development in collaboration with the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), PwC Nigeria, and VUKA Group.
According to Yabo, the ministry’s role as host underscores government’s commitment to making mining a central pillar of Nigeria’s economic diversification agenda. “With our rich mineral endowment, Nigeria is ready for responsible and profitable mining investment. Our legal frameworks are being strengthened, our licensing processes streamlined, and partnerships deepened to ensure investors find both security and sustainability in our mining environment,” he said.
MAN President, Dele Ayanleke, stressed the importance of collaboration in driving sectoral progress. “Our partnership with the ministry, investors, sponsors, and industry stakeholders has been instrumental in shaping policies, improving operational standards, and building trust in the sector,” he noted.
He added that this year’s edition will advance initiatives to boost investment, enhance safety, support artisanal and small-scale miners, and promote compliance with global best practices. “I call upon all stakeholders—government agencies, investors, operators, sponsors, partners, service providers, and the media—to actively participate in this milestone edition,” Ayanleke said.
