General Report ECOMOF 2024
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In this report you will find :
- A detailed summary of the speeches made by experts and senior government officials.
- In-depth analyses of key issues and innovations in the mining and oil sectors.
- Perspectives on sustainable development and investment strategies in the ECOWAS region.
- Recommendations to stimulate economic growth and promote regional cooperation.
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Context
The 4th ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) is taking place in Cotonou, Benin, from 22 to 24 February 2024. The aim of this regional forum is to promote the mining and oil sectors as a means of fostering the economic and social development of ECOWAS member countries.
Benin was chosen because of its significant mining and oil resources. The country has put in place policies to improve competitiveness and diversify investment, while respecting environmental standards and promoting community development.
The theme of the 4th edition is "Geo-extractive resources and technologies: pooling strategies to create added value in West Africa".. This underlines the importance of turning the mining and oil sectors into economic pillars, by developing attractive policies for investors and increasing the contribution of these sectors to government revenue.
OVER 2000 PARTICIPANTS EXPECTED
The 4th ECOWAS Mining and Petroleum Forum (ECOMOF 2024) will bring together a diverse panel of participants, all involved in the mining and petroleum sectors and in the economic development of the West African region. Among the expected participants, we anticipate the presence of :
Representatives of the mining and oil sectors
Government officials
International and national investors
Industry Experts
ECOWAS delegates
International Organisations
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NOS VIP SPEAKERS
H.E. PATRICE TALON
President of the Republic of Benin
Head of State
H.E. BOLA TINUBU
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Current Chairman of ECOWAS
Dr. OMAR ALIEU TOURAY
President of the ECOWAS Commission
SEDIKO DOUKA
ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy, Mines, Water, Digitalisation and Posts
SAMOU SEIDOU ADAMBI
Minister of Energy, Water and Mines of the Republic of Benin
Simon T Tiemtore
Fondateur, Président et Directeur Général de Lilium Capital et Président du groupe Vista Bank Group
Tony Elumelu
Chairman of the Board of Directors of UBA
ABIOLA BAWUAH
Africa Director, UBA Group
Owen OMOGIAFO
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Transcorp (Transnational Corporation)
ECOMOF 2024 OBJECTIVES
ECOMOF 2024 has a number of key objectives, including :
- promoting the mining and oil sectors to boost their contribution to economic development
- facilitating the sharing of experience between professionals and experts
- stimulating investment by presenting attractive projects
- strengthening strategic partnerships and networks
- highlighting the specific regional potential of West Africa
- in-depth debate on current issues in the sector
- encouraging responsible practices
- consolidating the region's position on the international stage as a major player in the extractive industries
This event aims to create an environment conducive to sustainable growth and innovation, fostering collaboration within the regional and international community.
THE CHALLENGES OF ECOMOF 2024
ECOMOF 2024 will address a series of critical challenges facing the mining and petroleum sectors in West Africa. These challenges include the need to reconcile economic development with environmental preservation, to strengthen safety and standards in extractive operations, to attract sustainable investment while addressing social and community concerns, and to find innovative solutions to maximise the economic benefits of these industries while minimising negative impacts. These challenges underline the importance of ECOMOF 2024 as a platform for dialogue and collaboration to identify practical and sustainable solutions to the complex natural resource challenges facing the region.
ACTIVITIES
A range of activities are planned as part of the forum. These include
Opening ceremony
Conference debates
Panels
Presentations
Exhibition stands
B2B Business Meetings
Closing gala evening with awards ceremony
EXPECTED RESULTS
ECOMOF 2024 aims to achieve tangible results, such as:
1. Strengthening partnerships : Establishing strategic partnerships between players in the mining and petroleum sectors, promoting collaboration and the exchange of expertise.
2. Stimulating investment : Generating investment opportunities by presenting attractive projects and creating an environment conducive to sustainable investment.
3. Emerging Innovative Projects : Encouraging the development of innovative projects in the extractive industries, promoting economic growth and sustainability.
4. Strategic recommendations : Formulation of strategic recommendations based on in-depth discussions of current issues, helping to guide future policies.
5. Highlighting regional potential : Promoting West Africa's specific mining and oil resources, highlighting promising opportunities and projects.
6. Dynamic Network : Creation of a dynamic network of experts, professionals and decision-makers, encouraging the ongoing sharing of experience and knowledge.
7. Progress in Promoting Responsible Practices : Significant progress in promoting responsible practices in the mining and oil sectors, integrating environmental standards and fostering community development.
8. Common Vision : Developing a shared vision for a prosperous future for the extractive industries in West Africa, emphasising the importance of sustainability and making a positive contribution to regional development.
These results reflect ECOMOF 2024's aspirations as a catalyst for positive change and progress in the region's extractive industries.
