The Nigerian government will premiere a new television drama series titled Hidden Riches on January 25, aimed at promoting awareness and development in the country’s mining sector. The show is part of efforts to highlight the industry’s role in Nigeria’s economic diversification and growth.
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, announced the series through his Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, in Abuja. Produced by Take 7 Media and directed by Bem Pever and Nwamaka Chikezie, Hidden Riches will air weekly on Saturdays from 8:05 pm to 8:30 pm on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).
Featuring a stellar cast, including Sydney Diala, Lara Owoeye-Wise, Iveren Antiev, and Alex Jibrin, the drama will explore themes of politics, ambition, and the nation’s untapped mineral wealth.
Dr. Alake noted that the series is a key part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, designed to diversify Nigeria’s economy by spotlighting opportunities in the solid minerals sector. He stated, “The storyline highlights the transformative potential of solid minerals as a driver of sustainable economic growth and resource management.”
