African Attorneys General Meet in Nigeria
The second regional roundtable in Abuja explores new strategies to resolve investment disputes without arbitration.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi of Nigeria hosted the second African Attorneys General roundtable in Abuja this week. Delegates from approximately 20 countries gathered to discuss methods for preventing contract disputes from escalating into formal arbitration.
Why it matters
The conference seeks to strengthen dispute settlement mechanisms and inter-agency collaboration across the continent. By focusing on early intervention and negotiated settlements, organizers hope to save resources and improve contract management.
The conference spanned a three-day duration involving attendees from 20 countries. Participants are currently working through a government-led review of the Nigeria Investment Act and the Gas Supply Act.
The players
Lateef Fagbemi
He serves as the Attorney General of the Federation of Nigeria.
African Legal Support Facility
This organization provides legal and technical assistance to African countries to strengthen their negotiation capacity.
The details
Participants utilized the event to share experiences regarding conflict resolution and the digitization of federal contract information. The Nigerian government also announced the establishment of a committee tasked with reviewing key investment and gas supply legislation.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: The second African Attorneys General roundtable began in Abuja.
Two years ago: The inaugural edition of the roundtable was held in Kenya.
Legal Context
The gathering marks a direct continuation of the collaborative framework established during the inaugural session in Kenya two years ago. This series of events represents a broader regional shift toward harmonizing dispute resolution strategies across African nations.
The potential reform of investment and gas supply laws may influence the regulatory environment for international business. These policy discussions could eventually lead to more transparent federal contracting standards within the participating nations.
The takeaway
The move toward digitizing contract information and prioritizing early dispute settlement suggests a shift toward more efficient governance in the investment sector. Improved inter-agency collaboration could reduce the number of costly legal battles for these nations in the future.
Further reading
For more information on regional legal cooperation, visit the Criminal Justice section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Blueprint Newspapers Limited.
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