The Supreme Court Justice will bring a judicial perspective to the proposed establishment of a specialised Nigerian forum for the resolution of international commercial disputes.
Hon. Justice Tijjani Abubakar, JSC, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria, has been confirmed as a panelist at the 19th Annual Business Luncheon of S. P. A. Ajibade & Co., scheduled for Thursday, 26 November 2026, in Victoria Island, Lagos.
Justice Abubakar’s participation adds significant judicial experience to the luncheon’s central conversation on strengthening investor confidence in Nigeria and the potential establishment of a specialised forum for the settlement of international commercial disputes.
Justice Abubakar was appointed to the Supreme Court of Nigeria in November 2020. Before his elevation, he served as a Judge of the Federal High Court from 2004 and subsequently as a Justice of the Court of Appeal from 2012.
His career in public service began at the Borno State Ministry of Justice, where he rose to the position of Director of Public Prosecutions. He later served as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of Yobe State.
His professional experience spans criminal law, financial crimes, human rights, international law and asset recovery. He is also a recipient of the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR).
The proposed establishment of a specialised Nigerian forum for international commercial disputes raises important institutional and practical questions. Beyond the case for a dedicated dispute-resolution framework, consideration must be given to the expertise of the judges who would preside over such disputes, the structure of the court and the appropriate appellate process.
Justice Abubakar is expected to contribute a judicial perspective to these questions, particularly the institutional arrangements required to ensure that a specialised forum commands the confidence of investors, businesses and international commercial parties.
His contribution will form part of a broader discussion involving legal practitioners, business leaders, investors and policymakers on the relationship between effective dispute resolution and Nigeria’s investment environment.
*About the 19th Annual Business Luncheon*
The 19th Annual Business Luncheon of S. P. A. Ajibade & Co. will be held under the theme:
“Strengthening Investor Confidence in Nigeria: Is Establishing a Specialised Nigerian Forum for the Settlement of International Commercial Disputes the Answer?”
The event will also feature the Honourable Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, MFR, as keynote speaker.
*Event Details*
Date: Thursday, 26 November 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Venue: Victoria Island, Lagos
Attendance: ₦50,000 per seat, inclusive of the session and networking lunch.
Attendance is limited, and seats will be allocated in order of registration.
Registration is open at: https://luncheon.spaajibade.com
Join the conversation on the future of commercial dispute resolution in Nigeria and its implications for investor confidence.
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