ABOUT THE
Conference
We are pleased to invite you to Africa’s leading Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference, themed:
“Strengthening Nigeria’s Democratic Frameworks: The Role of Mediation in Social-Political Conflicts.”
In today’s political environment, Nigeria continues to face complex social and political tensions that test democratic stability. This conference explores how mediation can support conflict resolution, democratic consolidation, and national cohesion.
The event brings together ADR practitioners, policymakers, scholars, and peacebuilders to discuss practical strategies for managing political disputes, strengthening institutions, and promoting dialogue across divides.
Participants will benefit from expert-led panels, insightful discussions, and evidence-based sessions on how mediation can advance peaceful political processes and sustain democracy.
It is also a valuable opportunity to network with stakeholders committed to peace, stability, and effective governance in Nigeria and beyond.
Don’t miss this landmark gathering—where dialogue strengthens democracy and mediation shapes the future of governance.
AMB. VICTOR A. A. A. OJAIDE
Chairman, Conference Planning Committee
MOST REV. DR. MATTHEW HASSAN KUKAH, CON
Keynote Speaker 1
Mohamed Ibn Chambas
Keynote Speaker
Mohamed
Ibn Chambas served as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head
of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) from 2014
to 2021. During that period, he was also Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed
Commission (CNMC) which was established to facilitate implementation of the
judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Cameroon-Nigeria
boundary dispute.
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Fellow
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Member
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Associate
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Non-member
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Virtual
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Student (In-Person)
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Student (Virtual)
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Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
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Learn from global experts and top policymakers
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Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
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Certificate of Attendance
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Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
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and lots more
Speakers
Conference Venue
Abuja International Trade and Convention Centre, Km 8, Airport Road, Abuja









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