Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development Invites Delegates to Abuja for Landmark Mining Event

With anticipation building for the ninth annual Nigeria Mining Week, Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Honourable Dr. Oladele Henry Alake, has released a special video message welcoming delegates, industry leaders, and investors to Abuja from November 18–20, 2024. In his message, the Minister emphasized the strategic role the event plays in shaping Nigeria’s mining future, describing it as an essential opportunity to “connect, collaborate, and transform the future of mining in Nigeria.”

Dr. Alake will deliver a ministerial keynote address during the conference’s opening session on November 19, setting the stage for a high-impact week under the theme, “From the Inside Out: Building the Mining Sector to be the Cornerstone of Nigeria’s Economy.” This theme reflects Nigeria’s vision to harness its mining potential as a critical driver of economic growth.

Nigeria Mining Week: A Convergence of Global Mining Visionaries

The Nigeria Mining Week, organized by the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) in collaboration with PwC Nigeria and the Vuka Group, will gather stakeholders from across the mining spectrum. From regulators, investors, and policymakers to over 60 international solution providers, the event promises to provide rich networking opportunities and insights into the future of Nigeria’s extractive industry.

The Ministry of Solid Minerals Development is the official host, underscoring the government’s commitment to advancing the mining sector. Industry support is robust, with prominent sponsors like Titan Minerals Ltd as the Diamond Plus sponsor, along with a slate of gold, silver, and bronze sponsors representing industry heavyweights, including Beak Consultants, Delta Group, and Mantrac Nigeria.

Why Attend Nigeria Mining Week?

Participants will gain insights into Nigeria’s policy landscape, network with leading investors, and access innovations that are transforming mining globally. According to Dr. Alake, Nigeria Mining Week is an unmatched opportunity to “build alliances that can unlock the country’s mineral wealth and make mining a significant pillar of economic development.”

Nigeria Mining Week has established itself as the definitive event for mining professionals in West Africa, and with a record number of sponsors and a powerful lineup of speakers, the 2024 edition is set to be the most impactful yet. Join us at Abuja Continental Hotel from November 18–20 and be part of Nigeria’s mining transformation.

Event Details

Dates: 18–20 November 2024

Location: Abuja Continental Hotel, Nigeria

For further information, the conference program, and to view the Minister’s welcome video, please visit Nigeria Mining Week website.