The Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators on Thursday 21st October 2021, held a press conference in view of its 2021 Annual Conference themed: Disruption and the New Normal in Arbitration/ADR in Africa: A Way Forward.
In a statement by the Registrar/CEO of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, Mrs Shola Oshodi-John, she stated that the focus of the conference will be geared towards addressing the effects of Covid-19 pandemic, unexpected disruption in the arbitration and business landscape in such a way that threatens the survival of the practice in societies that are not technologically advanced.
Speaking further, Mrs. Oshodi stated that this year’s conference will be the first Hybrid Annual Conference held by NICArb to create a forum for users, experts and practitioners in Arbitration and ADR across sectors on the African continent and beyond, to discuss and proffer solutions in the wake of the Covid-19 disruptions.
These discussions would also focus on how to improve the use and practice of Arbitration and ADR to create an environment that attracts investment and investor confidence, and a provide a roadmap for dispute resolution under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
She further stated that professionals and dignitaries, from all over Africa will be present to grace the occasion, including:
– The Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Professor Yemi Osibanjo, SAN, GCON, FCArb (Special Guest of Honour).
– Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Executive Governor of Lagos State (Chief Host).
– Keynote Speakers
– His Excellency , Otunba Adeniyi Adebayo, CON, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment;
– Mr Abubakar Malami, SAN, Honourable Attorney General and Minister, Nigeria;
– Professor Emmanuel Sibidi Darakoum, Permanent Secretary Organization for Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa (OHADA);
– Honourable Justice Rita Nosakhare Pemu, JCA, FCArb;
– Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, SAN, Honourable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lagos State;
– Dr. Mrs. Lola Akande, Honourable Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and cooperatives, amongst other dignitries.
The event is slated to hold on the 18th -19th of November 2021. If you are yet to register?? Kindly click on the link below to register.
ABOUT THE NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ARBITRATORS.
The Nigeria Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) is the premier arbitration institute in Nigeria founded in 1979 under the leadership of former Attorney General of Nigeria and former judge of the World Court at The Hague, Judge Bola Ajibola, SAN, KBE and duly incorporated in 1988 under the Companies Act as a legal entity Limited by Guarantee.
The Nigerian Institute’s mission is to promote the administration and development of arbitration and Alternative Dispute (ADR) practice in Nigeria with members drawn from diverse vocational backgrounds including the bar and the bench and other
professions; Academia, Accounting, Banking, Construction, Engineering, Public Service and a host of others.
Since 1979, the Nigerian Institute has been in the forefront promoting the domestication, knowledge and practice of arbitration and ADR in Nigeria and has gained reputation as the preferred appointing authority and arbitration handling institution for a broad spectrum of commercial disputants.
Currently, it has a national presence through state branches headed by Fellows in Abuja, Anambra, Akwa Ibom/Cross Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Edo, Enugu, Imo, Kano/Kaduna, and Osun. Also has Sectorial Committees on Aviation and Transportation, Banking and Finance, Construction and Real Estate, Energy and Power, Government and Privatization, Manufacturing, Maritime and Admiralty, Public Private Partnership and Concession and Telecommunication.
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