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ICCN lauds commission on arbitration

By Bertram Nwannekanma
26 July 2016   |   2:08 am
The three-day Arbitration Conference was declared open by Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) ably represented by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN).
Yemi Osinbajo

Yemi Osinbajo

The International Chamber of Commerce Nigeria (ICCN) has applauded its Commission on Arbitration and ADR for successfully hosting the 1st ICC Africa Regional Arbitration Conference in Lagos.

ICCN Chairman, Mr. Babatunde Savage, who gave the commendation last Thursday at the organisation’s 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos, said the event presented a platform for high level interaction on critical issues of arbitration by top government officials and the private sector.

The three-day Arbitration Conference was declared open by Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) ably represented by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN).

According to him, the arbitration conference, which held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos from June 19 to 21 with the theme: “Arbitration and Africa: Prospects and Challenges”, featured over 500 participants and stakeholders representing different parts of the Nigerian economy and international community.

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