The Nigerian Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), has announced renowned international arbitration expert, Oba Nsugbe, KC, SAN, as the Keynote Speaker for its 2026 Annual Conference and Gala Night scheduled to hold from November 4 to 6 at the EUI Centre, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as preparations gather momentum for one of the country’s foremost dispute resolution gatherings.
The Institute said Nsugbe’s participation underscores its commitment to promoting excellence in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), while bringing together leading practitioners, policymakers, academics and business leaders to examine emerging trends shaping the profession at this year’s Conference.
A distinguished legal practitioner at both the English and Nigerian Bars, Nsugbe has built an extensive international practice covering commercial litigation, arbitration, public international law, investment treaty disputes and complex cross-border commercial matters, with particular emphasis on Africa-related disputes.
According to the Organisers, Nsugbe’s Keynote Address will set the tone for discussions on the Conference theme, “Beyond Dialogue: Delivering Excellence in Arbitration and ADR”, which seeks to examine how the dispute resolution community can respond to growing demands for efficiency, innovation, commercial awareness and excellence in service delivery, amid an increasingly complex global business environment.
