Nigeria’s preferred telecoms giant, Globacom, is the official sponsor of the first ever Africa Regional Arbitration conference of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
The conference is billed to attract delegates from all over the world and is being organised by the International Court of Arbitration, an arm of the ICC, in conjunction with the International Chamber of Commerce, Nigeria.
Adenuga Jr, Globacom Chairman
The conference holds at Eko Hotel and Suites between 19 and 20 June, 2016 with the theme: “Arbitration and Africa: Prospects and Challenges.”
The organisers of the event explained that the conference will focus on the relationship between inward foreign investment in emerging markets in Africa, the types of disputes which may arise, and the African experience in arbitration proceedings.
Dignitaries expected at the event include top government officials to be led by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, who will be the Special Guest of Honour.
Legal experts from all around the world are also expected to attend the conference.
Globacom said in a statement that the conference is timely and consistent with the rising profile of alternative dispute resolution globally.
“We are delighted to sponsor this strategic conference at this point in the country’s history. Conflicts are inevitable in any society, but it is of utmost importance that there are many reliable avenues for the resolution of these conflicts for social harmony and business activities to thrive. That is why we are very happy to support this conference,” the network added.
The company further promised to continue to support activities aimed at growing the country’s economy and enhancing the reputation of the Nigerian brand in the global arena.
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