7th Annual Conference

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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

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.

Nkiru Chime

Ag. MD / CEO The Infrastructure Bank

Professor MT Ladan

Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced

Gbolahan Agboluaje

Head of Legal and Company

Secretary at Lekki Concession Company Limited.

Dapo Oduwole

U.K. and Nigeria qualified lawyer is the Director-General / CEO of Ogun State’s Public Private Partnerships Agency.

Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia

Nigeria’s representative and Vice Chair on the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of

Discrimination Against Women

Olujoke Aliu

Managing Partner Aluko & Oyebode

Imaobong Haastrup

Partner Aluko & Oyebode

Professor George Nwangwu

Professor of Law, Nile University and Stellenbosch University, Kenya

Ifeoma Malo

CEO, Clean Tech Hub Nigeria

Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator

Dr Eghosa O. Ekhator, Senior lecturer in law at the University of Derby, United Kingdom

Boonyameen Babajide Lawal

Partner, Babalakin & Co and the Head of the Abuja Office

Nosakhare Aguebor

Associate Vice President and Senior Legal Counsel at the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC),

Ebenezer Oluwaseyi

Chair, Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Environment, International Law Association(ILA) Nigeria Branch, and

Founder, TGED Foundation

Kemi Olomola-Sijuwade,mni

Founder of Greenland Concepts Nig. Limited

Foluke Akinmola

Managing Partner, Trizon Law Chamber

Niyi Duale

Partner, Duale Ovia Alex-Adedipe

Marilyn Obaisa-Osula

Head ESG, Sustainability and Climate Change PwC

Napoleon Enayaba

Program Specialist, Rule of Law and Human Rights, UNDP

Registration

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