Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), a subsidiary of Thor Explorations Ltd and operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold project, the Segilola Gold Mine in Osun State, participated as a Gold Sponsor at the 2025 Nigeria Mining Week (NMW), held in Abuja from October 13th to 17th, 2025.
At the start of the week, SROL hosted its Second Annual Stakeholder Reception at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja.
The event convened over 100 of the industry’s most influential voices, including policymakers, regulators, financiers, legal experts, and development partners. Notable dignitaries in attendance included: Engr. Faruk Yusuf Yabo, Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development; Prof Innocent Bariko, Director General, National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency; Engr. Simon Obadiah Nkom, Director General, Mining Cadastre Office; and Prof. Olusegun Omoniyi Ige, Director General, Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA).
They were joined by senior representatives from Babalakin & Co., ENR Advisory, VUKA Group, Africa Finance Corporation, the Bank of Industry (BOI), and other key institutions shaping the future of Nigeria’s mining industry.
Speaking at the reception, Segun Lawson, CEO of Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), extended his heartfelt appreciation to the stakeholders who have supported Segilola’s journey from the start, noting that it took a lot of courage to build what we have. It takes courage to do things differently, to build mines not just for profit, but for people, the planet, and posterity.
“At Segilola, we have chosen a path grounded in responsibility and driven by innovation, committing to a sustainable future for Nigerian mining.”
During the reception, guests engaged directly with the results of SROLs livelihood restoration programmes, community-led initiatives designed to build resilient and diversified local economies.
Throughout the Nigeria Mining Week, SROL played a leading role in shaping discussions around the future of the industry.
As a Gold Sponsor, the company contributed to high-impact conversations through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and thought leadership sessions focused on regulatory evolution, sustainable finance, and sector-wide transformation.

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