Akwa Ibom is set to host an international conference on mining and geosciences which will also feature an exhibition and will serve as a forum attracting “geoscientific knowledge and professional practice and promoting sustainable infrastructure planning and environmental protection.”
It will also provide a platform for providing technical advisory services to government and industry and promoting sustainable resource development given the state’s rising profile as a resource-rich community and eco-tourism.
Rose Ndong, President of Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) made this known while addressing a press conference in Uyo, the state capital to announce the society’s 61st Annual International Conference and Exhibition (AICE)
According to her, through research dissemination, policy engagement, training and advocacy, the society has contributed to the country’s diversification and sustainable development agenda adding that maintaining it will provide a forum for knowledge exchange between academia, industry and government.
“It will showcase emerging technologies and innovations in geosciences, strengthen Nigeria’s profile in global geoscientific discourse as well as support evidence-based policy making in resources and infrastructure development,’’ she said.
With the theme “Optimising Efficiency, Sustainability and Resilience in Resources Management and Infrastructure Development,” it reflects the urgent need to manage Nigeria’s natural resources responsibly while building infrastructure that is safe, durable and climate-resilient, she stated.
“Akwa Ibom State has demonstrated commendable commitment to geo-tourism and sustainable environmental development. A notable example is the ArisePalm Resort which harmoniously integrates natural landscape, geological features, recreational and tourism infrastructure.
“In addition, the state’s waterfront developments, extensive coastline, beach sands, wetlands and estuarine systems represent significant geo-tourism assets with both economic and scientific value.
“Akwa Ibom is also endowed with beach and construction sands, clay, laterite, gravel prospects and other industrial minerals, groundwater and surface water resources.”
She said the conference NMGS AICE Uyo 2026 “represents a convergence of science, economy, environment, it offers Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria a unique platform to promote geo-tourism and investment, enhance infrastructure resilience, address climate and environmental challenges as well as strengthen national capacity in geosciences.”
