OBA NSUGBE TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT CIARB NIGERIA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

Dear Colleagues,

We are delighted to share another exciting announcement as preparations continue for the Ciarb Nigeria Branch Annual Conference 2026.

It is our great pleasure to announce that Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN, one of the foremost practitioners in international dispute resolution and a leading figure at both the English and Nigerian Bars, will deliver the Keynote Address at this year’s Conference.

Regarded as a leading practitioner in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN has built an exceptional international practice spanning litigation, arbitration, public international law, investment disputes, and complex cross-border disputes with a particular focus on Africa-related matters.

His distinguished career includes appearances in proceedings before international tribunals such as ICSID and ITLOS, as well as advising governments, multinational corporations, institutions, and individuals on some of the most significant disputes involving the African continent. He has also been recognised among Africa’s Top 20 Arbitrators by the Africa Arbitration Academy’s Arbitration Powerlist Awards.

The announcement of Oba Nsugbe KC, SAN as our Keynote Speaker further reinforces the quality of discussions and insights delegates can expect as we explore this year’s theme:

“Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR.”

At a time when users of dispute resolution mechanisms increasingly demand efficiency, innovation, commercial awareness, and excellence in service delivery, there could hardly be a more fitting voice to help set the tone for the conversations ahead.

Combined with the participation of the current leadership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, including Ciarb President Cesar Pereira C.Arb FCIArb, this year’s Conference promises to be one of the most significant gatherings of arbitration and ADR professionals in the region.

If you have not yet registered, we encourage you to secure your place and be part of these important conversations.

We also invite organisations to partner with us as Conference Sponsors and position themselves alongside the institutions and leaders shaping the future of arbitration and ADR.

For sponsorship, please send an email to: conference@ciarbnigeria.org or call:

Esosa: +234 802 315 4515
Seun: +234 813 961 6369
Chinelo: +234 803 464 4337

We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be an insightful, engaging, and memorable Conference experience.

Kind regards,

2026 Conference Planning Committee
Ciarb Nigeria Branch

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