The Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) have thrown their weight behind the Nigeria Mining Tax Summit scheduled for Abuja in November. This development was made known in separate letters from both organizations, confirming their participation and support for the summit. The event aims to bring together stakeholders in the mining industry to discuss Nigeria's fiscal and tax framework.
MAN formally accepted its invitation to participate in the summit and pledged its support. In a letter dated September 16, signed by its national president, Dele Ayanleke, the association expressed its enthusiasm for the initiative, describing it as timely and essential for driving sustainable economic growth. MAN also offered to contribute its expertise and participate in panel discussions during the summit.
CITN confirmed its participation in a letter dated September 4, signed by its Registrar and chief executive, Afolake Oso, FCTI. The institute nominated two tax professionals as resource persons for the summit. Azeez Alatoye, FCTI, was nominated as a keynote speaker, while Wahab Omoniyi, FCTI, was nominated as a panelist. Alatoye is expected to deliver a lead paper on aligning mining operations with current tax laws.
The Nigeria Mining Tax Summit is a collaborative effort between The Miners magazine, Secom Limited, and Lambard Consulting. The event aims to bring critical fiscal conversations to the forefront of the mining sector, promoting sustainable economic growth and development. The summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to discuss Nigeria's fiscal and tax framework and its implications for mining operations, investment, and government revenue.
The summit is scheduled to hold from November 11 to 13, 2026, in Abuja. MAN requested regular updates on the agenda and logistical arrangements, offering to work with the organizers towards achieving the objectives of the event. The participation of MAN and CITN is expected to bring significant expertise and insights to the summit, contributing to meaningful discussions and outcomes.
The endorsement of the summit by MAN and CITN underscores the importance of the event in promoting sustainable economic growth and development in the mining sector. The summit will provide a platform for stakeholders to engage with each other, share knowledge, and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth. The participation of key stakeholders like MAN and CITN is expected to enhance the credibility and impact of the summit.
The Nigeria Mining Tax Summit is poised to make a significant impact on the mining sector, promoting sustainable economic growth and development. With the endorsement of MAN and CITN, the event is expected to attract a wide range of stakeholders, including mining industry professionals, policymakers, and investors. The summit will provide a unique opportunity for stakeholders to come together and discuss critical issues affecting the sector.
Key points
- The Miners Association of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria have endorsed the Nigeria Mining Tax Summit.
- The summit aims to discuss Nigeria's fiscal and tax framework and its implications for mining operations, investment, and government revenue.
- The event is scheduled to hold from November 11 to 13, 2026, in Abuja.
