Arrivals/Registration: 28th April, 2025, 2:00pm-7:00pm

BACKGROUND 
The Nigerian Minerals Appraisal and Monetisation Programme (NIMAMOP) 
had in 1997 identified and discovered several viable solid minerals spread 
across the country and thereby forecasting mining as having greater 
prospects for Nigeria than Oil and Gas. Meanwhile, positioned as the Second 
Growth Factor.

However, the prospects of mining positioned as the Second Growth Factor 
and potentially overtaking Oil and Gas as the mainstay of the economy has 
been largely hindered by wanton and indiscrimate illegal mining, smuggling 
of minerals as well as insecurity in mining sites and communities to the 
detriment of economic growth and development.

Against this background, in tandem with the strategic mission of promoting 
economic growth programmes and associating with President Bola 
Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda” of diversifying and rebuilding the Nigerian economy, Allied Bond Consulting, under the auspices of 
PIFS Conferences has initiated the National Workshop on Combating 
Illegal Mining, Smuggling and the Protection of Mining Sites and 
Communities for Economic Growth and Development

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 
* To articulate pragmatic strategies and proactive measures to combat 
the menace of illegal mining and smuggling
* To promote Global Standards and International Best Practices in 
mining operations and thereby attract investments in the sector
* To promote and enhance the development of the mining and solid 
minerals sector as a veritable tool for diversification of the economy 
and become a fulcrum to build an industrial base 
* To enhance the security of mining sites and promote peaceful coexistence in mining communities 
* To apply technology in the fight against illegal mining, smuggling and 
the protection of mining sites and communities 
* To build consensus amongst Mining Companies; Mining MDAs, 
Security Agencies and Mining Communities in the fight against illegal 
mining and smuggling.

WORKSHOP CONTENT: Thematic Areas include;
* Defending Nigeria for Economic Growth and Development
* The Political Will to Stay the Course of Action 
* Meaningful Collaboration between the Federal Government and States
* Application of Technology 
* Integrity and Professionalism in Security Functions
* Application of Mining Best Practices 
* Community Engagement and Youth Mobilization 
* International Support and Cooperation 
* Intelligence Gathering 
* Effective Collaboration amongst Security Agencies 

TARGETED PARTICIPANTS: The Workshop targets the participation of 
the following:

* Policy Makers and Heads of Mining/Minerals Development MDAs 
* CEOs and Chief Security Officers of Mining Companies 
* State Security Advisers and members of State Security 
* State and Mining Area Commanders, Commissioners, Directors and Controllers of the following Security Agencies:
* Nigerian Police
* Nigerian Army 
* Nigerian Airforce
* Nigerian Navy 
* Department of State Services
* Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps 
* Mining Marshalls 
* Nigeria Immigration Service 
* Nigeria Customs Service 
* State Corps
* Security Outfits and Task forces
* Heads and Youth Leaders of Mining Communities

WORKSHOP FACULTY 
Apart from Keynote Addresses by Policy and Security Chiefs, the Workshop 
Faculty or Resource Persons to make presentations and Lead discussions is 
made up of National and International Security Experts, Retired and 
Serving Security Officials and renowned Public Policy Analysts.