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Breaking Barriers: Women Take the Lead in Nigeria’s Mining Sector

For decades, Nigeria’s mining sector has been male-dominated. But on February 20, 2025, women stood tall and redefined the narrative.

At the International Mining Women Conference, hosted in Abuja by N & G Consulting Firm Ltd, voices from all corners of the globe united for one mission: to unlock opportunities for women across the mining value chain.

What made the conference unique?

• Real women miners shared real stories—like Hajiya Amina Diakwo of Aksimal Nigeria Ltd and Ms. Yemisi Adeshola, a 23-karat gold miner from Osun State.

• A documentary screening, “Their Stories and Struggles,” provided a powerful lens into the life and challenges of women miners.

• Industry leaders like Prof. Peter Akper and UN Women representatives laid out the case for inclusive growth.

• The event hosted leaders from over 10 countries, underscoring the global urgency of addressing gender gaps in extractive industries.

The conference closed with a clear call to action:

“Let’s move from policy talk to implementation. Let’s empower women not just as workers, but as leaders and decision-makers in mining.”

The road ahead includes mentorship programs, regional pilot projects, and an accelerator initiative focused on women in mining.

This was more than a conference. It was a movement.