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Skills & Safety Training
Hands-on workshops in safe extraction, mineral identification, basic geology and equipment handling for artisanal and small-scale miners across mining communities.
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Mining is the future — and young Nigerians are building it.
Nigerian Youth in Mining is a youth-led non-profit organisation connecting young people to skills, mentorship and real opportunity across the solid minerals value chain — from exploration to processing to responsible community mining.
3,500+Youth Reached
24States Active
10+Partner Organisations
100%Youth-Led
Who We Are
A movement of young Nigerians shaping responsible mining.
Founded by young geologists, engineers, community organisers and entrepreneurs, Nigerian Youth in Mining exists to make sure the country's mineral wealth creates real livelihoods for the generation that will inherit it.
We bridge the gap between policy, industry and the grassroots — training artisanal miners in safer practice, mentoring students into formal careers, and giving young professionals a credible seat at the table in national conversations about the solid minerals sector.
We are non-profit, non-partisan and entirely youth-led. Every programme we run is designed, delivered and evaluated by young people.
7+Years of Impact
10+Training Sessions
18Minerals Covered
What We Do
Programmes built for young miners
From the classroom to the pit to the boardroom — we create pathways into every part of the mining value chain.
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Career & Mentorship Pipeline
Pairing students of geology, mining engineering and environmental science with practising professionals, internships and graduate opportunities in the sector.
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Community Development
Working with host communities on land stewardship, water safety, reclamation awareness and youth-led cooperatives that keep mining revenue local.
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Policy & Advocacy
Representing youth interests in mineral policy consultations, licensing reform discussions and state-level solid minerals development planning.
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Enterprise & Innovation
Supporting young entrepreneurs building mineral processing, equipment leasing and value-addition businesses with business coaching and market access.
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Responsible Mining Campaign
Public education on illegal mining, child labour risks and environmental harm — promoting a cleaner, fairer and more formalised mining culture.
In The Field
Our work, up close
Training days, site visits, community workshops and the young people driving Nigeria's mineral future.
Voices
What our members say
Young miners, students and community leaders on what NIYIM has meant for them.
Before NIYIM I was mining without any safety knowledge at all. The training changed how I work and how I think about the land. I now lead a small cooperative of eight young miners in my community.
Ibrahim DanjumaArtisanal Miner, Taraba State
The mentorship programme connected me to a geologist who has guided my final year project and my first internship. I never imagined a career in mining was this open to young people.
Chiamaka OkonkwoGeology Student, Enugu
NIYIM brought young voices into our community dialogue about mining on our land. For the first time, the youth were not just spectators — we were part of the decision.
Haruna Uba JakadaCommunity Youth Leader, Osun State
Get In Touch
Join the movement
Whether you are a young miner, a student, a community organiser or a partner organisation — there is a place for you here. Reach out and let's build the future of Nigerian mining together.
+234 7067611793
Niyimsociety@gmail.com
39, 3rd Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja, Nigeria
Send us a message
Fill in the form and a member of our youth coordination team will get back to you within two working days.