At this year’s Nigeria Mining Week, Senator Akume reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to supporting investors in the mining sector and maximising its potential. The 9th edition of Nigeria Mining Week will take place in Abuja from 18 to 20 November 2024. This key event in the region’s growing extractive industry will bring together mining pioneers, investors, regulators, suppliers, and service providers at the Abuja Continental Hotel.
The change of dates and venue was prompted by the unexpected closure of the Abuja International Conference Center for renovations.
The event is organised by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) in collaboration with PwC Nigeria and Vuka Group and hosted by the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
Samukelo Madlabane, Event Director at VUKA Group, acknowledged the unavoidable changes but reassured participants: “The changes in dates and venue have been unfortunate and due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. However, we have worked tirelessly to secure an excellent alternative venue with world-class amenities in the Nigerian capital. The new venue, the Abuja Continental Hotel, offers state-of-the-art conference facilities and enhances the event experience with its modern fixtures, aligning with the status of Nigeria Mining Week as the premier mining event in the country.”
Madlabane added, “Everything is in place for another compelling and groundbreaking event, and the team is eager to reconnect with our clients, industry allies, and VIPs. We are grateful for the continued support from our longstanding partners.”
Dele Ayanleke, President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), expressed enthusiasm over the new venue and dates: “The heart and soul of this event is not necessarily tied to the venue, but rather to the passionate miners, developers, investors, and service providers in Nigeria who want to see their families, villages, regions, and the country thrive through the fair exploitation of the extractive industry.”
Ayanleke added, “We look forward to welcoming the event to Abuja once again. The conference and expo continue to grow in size, reputation, and quality. This year’s programme, with its expert speakers and specialist exhibitors, will not disappoint.”
Cyril Azobu, Partner & Mining Leader at PwC Nigeria, emphasised the importance of the event: “Nigeria Mining Week remains the key event shaping the Nigerian mining landscape. With vast, untapped exploration opportunities and significant project development potential, Nigeria remains the top investment destination for mining companies and investors.”
The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development also reaffirmed its support: “The Federal Government is committed to developing the mining sector by creating an enabling environment for industry players. Since its inception, Nigeria Mining Week has been a crucial forum for engaging with the mining community, both locally and globally, as we work to unlock Nigeria’s abundant natural resources and grow the economy.”
Conference Highlights Preview
The 2024 Nigeria Mining Week theme is “From the Inside Out: Building the Mining Sector to Be the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Economy.” The conference will feature sessions on:
* Propelling Nigeria’s mining sector as an economic pillar: An investment perspective
* Building Nigeria’s iron and steel industry through mineral economic linkages
* The iron and Steel Industry and Nigeria’s industrialisation: Exploring cooperation with Japan
* Reevaluating Nigeria’s strategic and critical minerals: A framework for sustainable development and national security
* Strengthening Nigeria’s mining policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional framework for transformational socio-economic impact
* Navigating subnational roles in Nigeria’s mining sector: Lessons from global practices on mineral resource federalism
* Optimising Nigeria’s brownfield and greenfield mineral assets for economic growth: Lessons from global mining reforms and privatisation
* Leveraging the Nigerian capital market to build Nigeria’s mining finance ecosystem
* Nurturing a junior mining sector in Nigeria
* CEO Roundtable
* Women in Mining
