INTRODUCTION
The finality of an arbitral award is often heralded as a cornerstone of its efficacy in dispute resolution. However, the true measure of arbitration’s success lies not merely in the issuance of an award, but in its effective enforcement. In Nigeria, the landscape for arbitral award enforcement has undergone a significant transformation with the enactment of the Arbitration and Mediation Act (“AMA”) 2023 which aims to modernise Nigeria’s arbitration framework, align it with international best practices, and enhance its attractiveness as a hub for commercial dispute resolution.
While the AMA 2023 introduces progressive provisions to streamline enforcement, practitioners must navigate a complex interplay among legal frameworks, strategic challenges, and the nuances of comparative jurisprudence. A critical, yet often overlooked, component of this process is the role of the Sheriffs and Civil Process Act (“SCPA”), which governs the actual execution of awards once they have been recognised by the courts.
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