Delivering the keynote address at the 8th Annual Conference of the International Law Association (Nigerian Branch), held at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, His Excellency, Prof. Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu underscored the indispensable role of international law in shaping Africa’s economic destiny through strengthened trade and investment integration.

Speaking to a distinguished audience of legal scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, Prof. Kachikwu emphasized that Africa’s sustainable development depends on its ability to establish robust legal frameworks that can attract global investment while protecting regional interests. He called for a bold rethinking of how law can be used not just as a regulatory tool, but as an enabler of opportunity, equity, and cross-border cooperation.

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