The Chartered Institute of Arbitration and Mediation (CIAM) is Nigeria’s first full spectrum ADR Institute built in line with the Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 and established to set the highest standards of ADR practice in Nigeria to meet international standard. CIAM trains, certifies and regulates practitioners, and provides institutional dispute-resolution services to parties, businesses and the courts.
A future where disputes are resolved with competence, integrity, innovation and respect for justice, and where ADR is recognized as a cornerstone of effective dispute resolution.
To develop and uphold the highest standards of professional practice in arbitration, mediation and alternative dispute resolution through education, accreditation, certification, ethical regulation, research, innovation and institutional collaboration; and to promote accessible, effective and principled mechanisms for the resolution of disputes.
At CIAM, our values shape how we work, serve, and create impact. They guide our decisions, strengthen our relationships, and keep us committed to excellence, integrity, and meaningful results.
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