Nigeria’s solid minerals sector is set for a historic and defining moment as some of the nation’s responsible and innovative mining companies, industrial giants, policymakers, investors, and sector pacesetters emerge as nominees for the maiden edition of the highly anticipated award night.
The landmark industry event, organized in collabouration with the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, is already generating major national attention as stakeholders across the mining ecosystem prepare for what is being described as an influential recognition platforms dedicated to advancing excellence, sustainability, innovation, leadership, and responsible mining practices in Nigeria.
The prestigious event is scheduled to hold on: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja.
The Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake is expected to deliver the keynote address at the high-level gathering, which has already attracted confirmations from top government officials and industry stakeholders from across the country.
The maiden edition of SOMEA 2026 is proudly sponsored a Nigerian based real world asset tokenization and digital infrastructure company, by dGold as the Headline Sponsor, further reinforcing growing private sector confidence in the future of Nigeria’s solid minerals industry.
Other notable sponsors include: Nigerian Indigenous Women in Mining and Natural Resources Organization, Rebar Perfecta Limited, Titan Minerals Limited among several other strategic organizations supporting sector development and responsible mining advancement.
Described as more than just an awards platform, SOMEA is positioning itself as a national movement aimed at celebrating transformational leadership, encouraging operational excellence, strengthening investor confidence, promoting sustainable mining practices, and supporting the Federal Government’s economic diversification agenda through the solid minerals sector.
The nomination announcement has already sparked some excitement within the industry as some of Nigeria’s most influential organizations across mining and mineral value chain advancement made the prestigious shortlist.
Among the top organizations nominated are: Dukia Gold, OMB Corporate Trust Limited, Kian Smith Trade & Co., African Natural Resources and Mines Limited, Segilola Resources Operating Limited, Eta Zuma, Reber Perfecta Limited, SAMA Technology, Sahel Resources and Trading, Bank of Industry, Wema Bank, Fidelity Bank Plc, Kursi Investment Limited, Ceballos Investment, Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF), Diamond New Energy, BUA Cement Plc, African Industries Group, Mosra Energy Ltd, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Southwest Bitumen Ltd among several other outstanding organizations making transformative contributions to the sector.
The awards will also honour distinguished individuals whose leadership and contributions continue to shape the future of Nigeria’s mining industry.
Among the notable individual nominees are Hajiya Hauwa Ibrahim, recognized as one of Nigeria’s pioneering female figures in indigenous mining and gemstone development.
According to the honourable minister of solid minerals development, Dr. Henry Dele Alake, the event serves as a catalyst for best practices, investment attraction and reinforce Nigeria’s position as a leading mining destination in Africa. He said
“the ministry recognizes the valuable platform it will provide stakeholders across the mining ecosystem to exchange ideas, celebrate achievements and forge partnership that will further enhance the Nigeria mining industry. SOMEA serves as a catalyst for best practices, investment attraction and reinforce Nigeria’s position as a leading mining destination in Africa”
According to CEO of SOMEA, Femi Da-silva, he said, the emergence of such high-profile nominees reflects the growing momentum, innovation, investment opportunities, and transformational potential within Nigeria’s solid minerals ecosystem.
Industry observers have already described SOMEA 2026 as a major strategic platform capable of redefining recognition, collaboration, investment visibility, and operational standards within the Nigerian mining industry.
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