Mary Adeyemo has emerged overall winner of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) Young Arbitrators Virtual Debate 2021.
1st Prize Winner – Mary Adeyemo
2nd Prize Winner – Usifo Emoyon – Iredia
3rd Prize Winner – Oluwamayowa Olaoba
NICArb trains and equips young people under the age of 30 with some knowledge of arbitration knowledge. This opportunity is open to law students and young practitioners from all other professional fields. The Young NICArb Network seeks to:
To provide a platform for young professionals (aged 30 years and under) to exchange ideas and experience in international commercial arbitration and other forms of ADR mechanisms.
To provide access for young professionals interested in arbitration and other forms of ADR in Nigeria and West Africa to network with their peers and develop a mentorship arrangement between young arbitrators and seasoned practitioners.
To promote the use of arbitration and other forms of ADR by young professionals as a first option for dispute resolution both nationally and within West Africa.