ABUJA, MAY 15, 2018 – Shehu Sani, president, Nigerian Miners Association, said about 22 countries, 100 mine exploration companies, 40 exhibitors and sponsors are be expected to attend the third Nigerian Mining Week.
He made this known while addressing the newsmen on Monday in Abuja, saying that for the first time, this year’s mining week is expected to feature a mentorship programme, where genuine young miners would be paired with established miners for grooming.
The event, with the theme ‘Nigeria Mining Week: Enabling and Promoting Global Mining Practices Through Good Governance and Resources Mobilisation’ is expected to take place from October 15 to 17, 2018 and provide a unique opportunity for sponsors, exhibitors, delegates and attendees to dialogue between government and players in the industry.
His words: “Our expectation this year is for the Nigerian Mining Week to be a one-stop shop for all miners, vendors, suppliers and all kinds of stakeholders to dialogue.”
He noted that at the third annual mining week, “we expect a critical assessment of the industry, progress, challenges and alignment of the global mining industry.”
