7TH ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
2024
THEME:
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP AND INTERNATIONAL LAW:
BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURAL FINANCING
4th -5th April, 2024
Abuja Continental Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria
About the Conference
This conference aims to nurture global strategies for infrastructure development by highlighting the role of international law in establishing strong partnerships. Enriching insights are expected from a keynote lecture by a distinguished international law specialist, complemented by in-depth panel discussions with top practitioners. The conference, seeking extensive participation from various regions beyond Nigeria, aspires to serve as a crucible for diverse perspectives, addressing the complexities of public-private cooperation in sustainable infrastructural financing. Discussions will focus on practical solutions, encouraging a worldwide agreement on using legal frameworks to advance infrastructure projects.
Why Attend?
- Network: Connect with legal professionals, scholars, government officials, and industry experts.
- Learn: Gain a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between international law and infrastructure financing.
- Contribute: Contribute to the ongoing dialogue on how Public Private Partnerships can advance sustainable development.
- Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest developments in international law and its impact on global infrastructure projects.
Who Should Attend?
- Lawyers in private practice
- Legal academics
- Government officials
- Members of the judiciary
- Non-lawyer experts in commercial, industrial, and financial sectors
- Representatives of organizations such as shipping companies, chambers of commerce, and arbitration bodies
- Anyone Interested in International Law
Speakers
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr Jumoke Oduwole
Special Adviser to the President on PEBEC & Investment
HOST
Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, SAN
President, International Law Association, Nigerian Branch
KEYNOTE (Anniversary Gala)
H.E Dr. John Kayode Fayemi
Former Executive Governor of Ekiti State of Nigeria.
SPEAKER
Prof. (Mrs.) Kathleen Okafor, SAN
Vice Chancellor, Baze University
SPEAKER
His Royalty Engr. Otis Oliver Tabugbo Anyaeji
Obi Onowu II, Traditional Head, Ubahu-Okija in Anambra State and Chairman, Manufacturing Committee of the Nigerian Academy of Engineering.
SPEAKER
Nkiru Chime
Ag. MD / CEO The Infrastructure Bank
SPEAKER
Professor MT Ladan
Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced
SPEAKER
Gbolahan Agboluaje
Head of Legal and Company
Secretary at Lekki Concession Company Limited.
SPEAKER
Dapo Oduwole
U.K. and Nigeria qualified lawyer is the Director-General / CEO of Ogun State’s Public Private Partnerships Agency.
SPEAKER
Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia
Nigeria’s representative and Vice Chair on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of
Discrimination Against Women
SPEAKER
Olujoke Aliu
Managing Partner Aluko & Oyebode
SPEAKER
Imaobong Haastrup
Partner Aluko & Oyebode
SPEAKER
Professor George Nwangwu
Professor of Law, Nile University and Stellenbosch University, Kenya
SPEAKER
Ifeoma Malo
CEO, Clean Tech Hub Nigeria
SPEAKER
Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator
Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator, Senior lecturer in law at the University of Derby, United Kingdom
SPEAKER
Boonyameen Babajide Lawal
Partner, Babalakin & Co and the Head of the Abuja Office
SPEAKER
Nosakhare Aguebor
Associate Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),
SPEAKER
Ebenezer Oluwaseyi
Chair, Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, International Law Association(ILA) Nigeria Branch, and
Founder, TGED Foundation
SPEAKER
Kemi Olomola-Sijuwade,mni
Founder of Greenland Concepts Nig. Limited
SPEAKER
Foluke Akinmola
Managing Partner, Trizon Law Chamber
SPEAKER
Niyi Duale
Partner, Duale Ovia Alex-Adedipe
SPEAKER
Marilyn Obaisa-Osula
Head ESG, Sustainability and Climate Change PwC
SPEAKER
Napoleon Enayaba
Program Specialist, Rule of Law and Human Rights, UNDP
Registration
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Technical Planning Committee
Oludayo Olorunfemi
Chair
Joshua Daranijo
Secretary
Abraham Adeniran
Member
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Member
Chiamaka Okoro
Member
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Nimfel
Member
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Member
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Member
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