Yakubu Busari
The Candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) , Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency House of Representatives of Plateau State, Hon. Prince Simon Chiroma Dangyang has commended Nigeria Mining Week targeting support for artisanal miners.
Dangyang in a statement issued in Jos says ,”The Nigeria Mining Week is targeting initiatives to support artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM), promote investment, enhance safety and drive compliance with global best practices.
“I am delighted to be part of Nigeria Mining Week 2026, an important platform dedicated to promoting the growth of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector, attracting investment, encouraging innovation, and strengthening the country’s position in the global mining industry.
“The solid minerals sector holds enormous potential for economic diversification, job creation, youth empowerment, and sustainable community development. With the right policies, responsible mining practices, and effective oversight, Nigeria can unlock these opportunities for the benefit of its citizens”,he added.
According to him, as we explore the future of the mining industry, we must prioritise local participation, environmental sustainability, value addition, and opportunities for young people and host communities.
The future of Nigeria’s solid minerals sector depends on turning our natural resources into sustainable economic opportunities for our people.
Mining stakeholders seek coordination and better security to attract investment.Nigeria Mining Week targets support for artisanal miners .Mining coy seeks comprehensive approach to tackling . Mining stakeholders seek coordination, better security to attract investment
The National President of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN), Dele Ayankale, stated this on Tuesday in Abuja while declaring open the 11th edition of the week, with the theme, ‘Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships’.
The reports that the two – day event is organised by MAN in partnership with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Nigeria and the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI).
Dangyang said the week had become a platform for incubating innovative ideas, introducing global mining technologies and methodologies, and unveiling milestones in regulatory oversight.
He added that business linkages were formed and deals closed with local and international investors, noting that the 11th edition targeted partnerships to drive growth in Nigeria’s critical minerals sector amid rising demand for minerals used in the energy transition.
“Small-scale title holders and indigenous operators are educated on global best practice and local operating standards at the mining week.
“Over the past ten years, Nigeria Mining Week has led the conversations that have shaped the growth of Nigeria’s sold minerals sector,” he said.
The Reps Candidate said the theme reflected the association’s conviction that partnerships were crucial to repositioning the sector.
“The theme for this edition, “Unlocking Investment and Growth through Partnerships”, reflects a conviction the association has held for many years.
“The strength of our sector lies in collaboration. Our partnership with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development with investors, sponsors and industry stakeholders has been instrumental in shaping policy.
“Also in improving operational standards and building trust in the sector, no single party can carry the weight of the transformation Nigeria requires,” he said.
Chiroma Dangyang reiterated that the week featured seven strategic forums, including deal rooms and technical workshops, designed to promote practical solutions and direct engagement between operators and investors.
He urged participants to commit to a shared vision of a mining policy that attracted investment, created jobs, promoted local value addition, empowered communities and contributed significantly to Nigeria’s economic development.
”Together we can transform our mineral wealth to everlasting natural prosperity.
“Together we can unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s mining industry,” he said.
