FG REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO MAKE MINING A GLOBAL INVESTMENT HUB……….
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s mining sector is no longer hidden but a leading investment destination in Africa.
Speaking ahead of the Nigeria Mining Week in Abuja, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake (represented by Permanent Secretary, Farouk Yabo), said the government is focused on value addition, sustainability, and global best practices to make mining a key driver of economic diversification, job creation, and community development.
Industry experts, including PwC’s Habeeb Jaiyeola and the President of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Dele Ayanleke, emphasized that the sector has made remarkable progress, ranging from increased exploration and artisanal mining reforms to improved licensing, fiscal incentives, and higher mineral production such as gold and limestone.
The Nigeria Mining Week will bring together policymakers, investors, and industry players to review progress, showcase opportunities, and strengthen Nigeria’s position in the global mining community.