ABUJA, NIGERIA – The narrative of African resource management is undergoing a fundamental shift from competition to collective development. From June 23-25, 2026, the State House Conference Centre in Abuja will host the 5th edition of the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS 2026).
This milestone anniversary summit, themed “One Africa. One Resource Vision,” moves past traditional dialogue to institutionalise a new era of economic interdependence.
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At the heart of AFNIS 2026 is the 3rd high-level ministerial and CEO roundtable that will unveil the Mutual Assured Development (MADE) Framework. Far from a declaration, the MADE framework is being championed by the Africa Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG), an intergovernmental organisation established in January 2024 with 19 founding member states and 12 collaborating African countries.
(Pic.1 AFNIS 25 Roundtable led by (L-R) Secretary-General of AMSG, The Chairman of AMSG, Minister of Mining of Kenya, and Permanent Secretary of Solid Minerals Development of Nigeria)
The Federal Republic of Nigeria represented by the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Oladele Alake is the Current Chair of AMSG and H.E Moses Micheal Engadu is the Secretary-General of AMSG. This high-level backing underscores the summit’s impact, as the continent’s leaders converge to lay the foundation for a “strategic leap” to a future of collective economic assurance.
Strategic Highlights of the 5th AFNIS Summit:
(Pic. 2 Opening Presidential Keynote delivered by H.E Kashim Shettima, GCON, Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria)
· High-Level Government Engagement: Declared open by H.E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of Nigeria, with strategic insights from participating Nigerian and African Ministers.
· Professional Advancement: For the first time, the 2026 agenda is CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited, providing certified technical value for industry professionals in attendance.
· Proven Investment Facilitation: AFNIS has evolved into a powerhouse for tangible economic impact, having already actioned over $500M+ in deals through domestic capital mobilisation.
(Pic 3. Visiting Ministers & Dignitaries from Malawi, Sierra Leone, Chad, Liberia, South Sudan, and Uganda touring and engaging with exhibitors in 2024)
Technical Depth and Deal Structuring
(Pic.4 Technical Session keynote by Prof. Kevin Urama, Vice President and Chief Economist of the African Development Bank in 2025, returning speaker for 2026)
The Summit bridges the gap between ministerial vision and private sector execution. The Technical and Investment Day will focus on “Project Readiness,” featuring sessions on AI-driven exploration technology and structuring Debt-for-Industrialization Swaps. Specialised “Bilateral Rooms” will allow investors to engage in one-on-one discussions with both nations and private sector participants to secure mutual partnerships.
By integrating mining, oil and gas, and power through the lens of mutual development, AFNIS 2026 is building the financial and regulatory architecture for a truly integrated African industrial future.
Registration for the 5th edition is now open at https://afnisummit.com
About AFNIS
Now in its 5th year, the African Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) is the continent’s premier multi-sectoral platform dedicated to policy innovation and local value addition across Africa’s resource landscape.
