The Janada International Centre for Arbitration and Mediation (JICAM) on Friday, June 13, 2025, successfully hosted a Hybrid Masterclass on Arbitration Practice and Procedure, drawing together legal professionals, arbitrators, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experts from across Nigeria and beyond.

Held both in-person and virtually, the Masterclass featured robust discussions, practical sessions, and in-depth analysis on emerging trends and foundational principles guiding arbitration practice today.

Delivering the welcome address, Joe-Kyari Gadzama, OFR, SAN, C.Arb., Life Bencher, and Chairman of JICAM’s Board of Trustees, emphasized the rising relevance of arbitration in commercial dispute resolution.

“Its flexibility, confidentiality, and enforceability across jurisdictions make it a vital tool in today’s legal practice,” he noted.

The day-long program featured a distinguished faculty of arbitration experts, including:

  • Prof. Paul Idornigie, SAN, C.Arb, Member, Permanent Court of Arbitration, The Hague
  • High Chief Prof. Ike Ehiribe, FCIArb., C.Arb
  • Dr. Masengo Fidele, FCIArb (UK) from Rwanda

Their sessions addressed key themes such as case management, cost apportionment, security for costs, and international best practices in arbitration.

The Masterclass was also graced by Hon. Justice Ibrahim Auta (Rtd), OFR, Chairman of JICAM’s Governing Council, who delivered a goodwill message reaffirming JICAM’s mission and standing as a center of excellence in arbitration and mediation within Africa’s evolving legal ecosystem.

Through its combination of expert presentations, interactive Q&A, and cutting-edge practical guidance, the event reaffirmed JICAM’s role as a pivotal driver in the professional development of arbitration and ADR in Nigeria and across the continent.

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