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THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF NIGERIA CHAIRED THE J-K GADZAMA LLP 17TH ANNUAL PUBLIC LECTURE VIRTUALLY HELD ON WEDNESDAY, 23RD OCTOBER, 2024

The J-K Gadzama LLP 17th Annual Public Lecture took place virtually last Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024. It was a highly anticipated and insightful event that brought together prominent and erudite legal luminaries to discuss the topic, “The Impact of International Law on Litigation and Arbitration in Nigeria”.

The J-K Gadzama LLP Annual Public Lecture is in fulfilment of the commitment and dedication of the Founding Principal Partner, Chief Joe-Kyari Gadzama SAN, to the development of the Nigerian Legal System. This was reflected in his Welcome Remarks through which he urged all attendees to pay close attention to the Lecture and learn from the wealth of knowledge and experience of the various speakers. Chief J-K Gadzama further appreciated the participation of the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Motonmori Olatokunbo Kekere-Ekun, GCON who chaired the event, despite His Lordship’s very busy schedule and pressing engagements.

In the Opening Remarks, His Lordship commended Chief J-K Gadzama for coming up with such a great event that serves as a platform for engaging discussions and knowledge sharing on critical legal issues.

The Eminent Silk, Professor Paul Idornigie, SAN delivered the Keynote Speech wherein he described the lecture as timely, particularly with the recent seizure of the Presidential Jets and the Suits in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom on the enforcement of arbitral awards against the Ogun State Government.

Professor Idornigie stated in his speech that both litigation and arbitration are dispute resolution mechanisms, however litigation is constitutional, statutory and territorial while arbitration is not only constitutional, statutory and territorial but also international. He further stated that “International Law has a more profound effect on arbitration than litigation.”

He highlighted the significance of treaties, providing elucidation on the principle of “Fork-in-the-Road Provisions”, relationship between international and municipal laws, and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards. Among other things, he recommended that there should be a reformation of Bilateral Investment Treaties involving Nigeria as well as establishment of an Inter-Governmental and Ministerial Committee on contract negotiation and management. He provided answers to all the questions asked by the attendees.

Thereafter, insightful contributions were made during the Panel Discussion by the following Discussants :

1. Dr. Chikwendu Madumere, Ph.D (Dundee), FCIArb (UK), Chartered Arbitrator- Managing Partner, Madumere & Madumere
2. Mrs Adedoyin Rhodes-Vivour, SAN, C.Arb, CEDR (UK) Accredited Mediator- Managing Partner, Doyin Rhodes-Vivour & Co.
3. Mr. Oyetola Muyiwa Atoyebi, SAN, FCIArb. (UK); Managing Partner, Omaplex Law Firm
4. Mr. Madu Joe-Kyari Gadzama, LL.M, MCIArb, Member, Lincoln’s Inn; Partner, J-K Gadzama LLP.

The Lecture was indeed thought-provoking, insightful, and impactful. Implementation of the recommendations made by the Keynote Speaker and other Discussants on the topic is eagerly anticipated.

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