Section 59 Arbitration and Mediation Act

Section 59 Arbitration and Mediation Act 2023 is about Appointment in default. It is under Part I (Arbitration) of the Act.

Where under an agreement for an international arbitration no –
(a) procedure is agreed for the appointment of an arbitrator, and
(b) appointing authority is designated or agreed to be designated by the parties,

the Director of the Regional Centre for International Commercial Arbitration Lagos shall be deemed to be the appointing authority designated by the parties, and the provisions of section 7(2) of this Act shall apply.