The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Ikeja Branch is set to welcome renowned legal luminary, Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe SAN, FCIArb (UK), as the guest speaker for its June 2025 Monthly Meeting and Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS). The session, a hallmark of the branch’s commitment to professional development, will spotlight the theme: “The Strategic Use of Injunction in Arbitration under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 (AMA).” Mr. Akangbe, a respected Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Chairman of the NBA Lagos Branch, brings a wealth of experience in dispute resolution and arbitration.
During the session, he will offer in-depth insights into how the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023, is reshaping arbitration practices in Nigeria, particularly in the strategic application of injunctive relief. Participants can expect a detailed analysis of the scope and limits of injunctions, the role of such measures in preserving arbitral proceedings, and the practical impact of the new legal framework on current and future disputes. The event promises to be an enriching experience for corporate counsels, advocates, arbitrators, and legal professionals keen on staying ahead in the evolving arbitration landscape.
Read full statement below;
I am honoured to join the June, 2025 Monthly Meeting of NBA IKEJA Branch as the guest speaker for the Knowledge Sharing Session (KSS).
I will be speaking on the topic: “The strategic use of injunction in Arbitration under the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 (AMA)”
I’ll share how the Arbitration and Mediation Act, 2023, has reshaped the legal landscape, particularly with respect to the grant and enforcement of injunctions in arbitral proceedings. As a corporate counsel, advocate, arbitrator, or dispute resolution enthusiast, this session will explore:
✅ The scope and limits of injunctive relief in arbitration
✅ How strategic use of injunctions can protect parties’ rights and preserve the integrity of arbitral proceedings
✅ Practical implications for ongoing and future disputes under the new legal framework
✅ Comparative insights and emerging trends, amongst others.
This is an opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and gain actionable insights into a powerful tool in arbitration strategy.
I look forward to seeing you there as we share ideas, build our networks and collectively invest in our professional development.
Lateef Omoyemi Akangbe SAN FCIArb(UK)
Former Chairman, NBA Lagos Branch
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