Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, said, on Tuesday, that Nigeria is “positioned to support supply diversification” as the country is “one of the epicenters for the next technological change in the mining sector”.
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| From Left: Permanent Secretary, Dr. Oluwatoyin Akinlade, Minister of Mines and Steel Development Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite and Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Sen. Gbemisola Saraki at the 2022 Nigeria Mining Week Pre-Event Press Conference held on Tuesday. Photo: TheGuardian |
Adegbite said that Nigeria has the potential to become the next best investment destination of the world alongside diversify the economy to grow the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) due to the vast and ample mineral resources all over the country.
The Minister made this known in Abuja, at the press briefing on the pre-event of the 2022 Nigeria Mining Week, from 1st to 3rd November.
He stated that, the conference would bring stakeholders from the mining value chain to reconnect face-to-face to explore the many exciting opportunities.
“You may please to note that Nigeria is one of the epicenters for the next technological change in the mining sector and is positioned to support supply diversification as well as security on a global scale.
“Therefore, we are carrying a model that will enable us to network with colleagues from all around the globe, hear expert analysis, secure deals in private chats, and debate the latest opportunities and challenges of the mining industry.
“As we anticipate senior level executives, including mining companies ranging from explorers, juniors to mid-tier producers, majors and processors for three days of partnering, network and business matching, I enjoin all in linking with us on the agenda that would cover the latest industry issues, exhibition floor, as well as one-on-one meetings for new partnerships and business opportunities,” he said.
The Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Sen. Gbemisola Saraki, said, this year’s edition of the Mining Week will welcome the entire mining ecosystem, mining companies, operators, investors, as well as governmental representation to discuss the key challenges and solutions surrounding the mining industry.
According to Sen. Saraki: “Our assertions during the conference would address the direction of thought as a nation and the imperatives of a long-term plan for the mineral and metals industry in Nigeria.”
