Nigeria’s Mining Sector Growth Requires Strong Collaboration—Ayanleke

By Modupe Gbadeyanka

The president of the Miners Association of Nigeria, Mr Dele Ayanleke, has advocated a strong collaboration among industry, government, investors and the wider business community to unlock the economic potential of the nation’s mining sector.

The miner made this call during a partnership signed by his group and the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) ahead of Nigeria Mining Week 2026 slated for October.

Through the agreement, NACCIMA will serve as a strategic partner of Nigeria Mining Week and leverage its national network of chambers and business associations to encourage strong private sector participation.

A central component of the collaboration will see NACCIMA rally its members from across Nigeria to participate in Nigeria Mining Week and coordinate a dedicated NACCIMA Pavilion.

The pavilion will provide member companies with a platform to showcase their businesses, products, services, projects and innovations, while connecting with mining industry decision-makers, government representatives, investors and prospective partners.

The partnership will also support wider business participation in discussions on mining-sector development, investment promotion, value-chain opportunities and economic diversification.

NACCIMA will promote Nigeria Mining Week through its communication channels and affiliated chamber network, broadening engagement between the mining industry and Nigeria’s organised private sector.

The deals underscores the shared commitment of MAN and NACCIMA to supporting sustainable sector growth, encouraging investment and strengthening linkages between mining and the broader Nigerian economy.

“The growth of Nigeria’s mining sector requires strong collaboration among industry, government, investors and the wider business community.

“Our partnership with NACCIMA creates an important bridge to Nigerian enterprises across the mining value chain.

“We look forward to welcoming NACCIMA and its members to Nigeria Mining Week 2026 and to seeing the NACCIMA Pavilion become a platform for meaningful business connections and investment,” Mr Ayanleke said.

Also commenting, the president of NACCIMA, Mr Jani Ibrahim, stated that, “Nigeria’s mining sector presents significant opportunities for enterprise development, value addition, job creation and economic diversification.

“NACCIMA will rally its members and affiliated chambers to participate in Nigeria Mining Week and contribute to a strong NACCIMA Pavilion that showcases the capability, diversity and investment potential of Nigerian businesses.”