UK DIT joins forces with Nigeria's mining community with online trade show

ABUJA, Nigeria - March 24, 2021 - PRLog -- The UK Department of International Trade (UK DIT) has announced their partnership with the organisers of Nigeria Mining Week, for the launch of an exciting digital trade show, the Alternative Mining Equipment Trade Show, aiming to drive collaboration between the UK and Nigeria for the development of mining activities.

Despite the recent challenges to the industry globally, the interest in Nigeria's mining future has not receded. The small-scale mining sector in particular, is ripe with opportunities for development.

"The UK has many years of experience in the mining sector and over time, has developed an array of solutions and technologies that can change how mining is done," says Oluwaseyi Adepoju, Trade Advisor at the UK DIT. "The goal is to join forces to create a safer prosperous mining sector in Nigeria," he adds.

High-level speakers at opening
Supported by Nigeria's Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, the Miners Association of Nigeria and PwC Nigeria, he online trade show will include a high-level opening ceremony and showcase more than ten companies.

Registration and participation in the UK DIT Alternative Mining Equipment Trade Show is free of charge and open to anyone looking to attend the trade show and reach out to the exhibitors.

Digital value add

"We've seen throughout the COVID pandemic during the last year that mining activities in Nigeria have continued wherever possible, while digital engagement has been invaluable to keep the communication lines and even more importantly, business discussions, open," says Sabrina Tab, event manager of Nigeria Mining Week, the leading trade expo and conference in the country for the last five years.

The Alternative Mining Equipment Trade Show programme highlights include:

Opening Session: 31 March 2021 – 11:00 Lagos | London

Theme: Enhancing the UK/Nigeria Trade Relationship

SPEAKERS:

• - Emma Wade Smith OBE, Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa at Department for International Trade (DIT)
• Hon. Arch. Olamilekan Adegbite, Minister of Mines and Steel Development, Nigeria
• Alh. Mohammed Kankara, President, Miners Association of Nigeria
• Cyril Azobu, Head Advisory and Mining Leader, PwC Nigeria
• Oluwaseyi Adepoju, Trade Adviser - Lead, Agriculture & Mining Sector, UK Department for International Trade, Nigeria

Company showcases: 31 March 2021 11:45 Lagos | London
EXHIBITORS INCLUDE: Air-Seal Products Ltd, Equipment Africa and Partners, GeoSLAM, GuidelineGeo, RD Jackson, Unatrac / Mantrac Ltd

NETWORKING AND ONLINE MEETINGS - 31 March 2021 - All Day
Engage with the audience, speakers and exhibitors and have deal-making discussions.

FREE registration: https://bit.ly/3cd6lEz

Website: https://www.nigeriaminingweek.com/

Nigeria Mining Week live event dates and location:
Dates: 11-13 October 2021
Location: Abuja, Nigeria