The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) on Friday, October 31, 2025, held a Special Induction Ceremony in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, to formally induct the Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, alongside Judges and Magistrates of the Ebonyi State High Court, into the distinguished membership of the Institute.
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The Governor’s engagement with ICMC dates back to 2020, when he was inducted as an Associate Member. His steady commitment to peacebuilding and the integration of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms into governance culminated in his successful completion of the Fellowship Training in 2025, earning him elevation to the rank of Fellow at the ceremony.
The event coincided with the commencement of the 2025/2026 Legal Year of the Ebonyi State Judiciary and drew a high-profile audience of legal luminaries from across Nigeria. Dignitaries in attendance included Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and National Industrial Court of Nigeria, as well as eminent members of the Bar and Bench.
ICMC President, Mr. Godwin Omoaka, SAN, FICMC, represented by Past President Dr. Agada Elachi, SAN, FICMC, FCIArb, presided over the ceremony. In his address, Dr. Elachi commended the Ebonyi State Government and Judiciary for their sustained efforts in promoting peaceful dispute resolution and for institutionalizing mediation as a critical pillar of justice delivery.
Prominent members of the ICMC Governing Council present included:
- Chief Dr. Emeka Obegolu, SAN, FICMC, FCIArb
- Dr. Agada Elachi, SAN, FICMC, FCIArb
- Mrs. Margaret Nwagbo, FICMC
- Chief Dr. Uchenna Anioke, FICMC
- Barr. Ifeanyi Obegolu, FICMC, Vice President, Continuing Professional Development
- Hon. Justice Eleojo Eneche, JCA
- Mr. Babatunde Oyefeso, FICMC, Registrar
Their attendance underscored the Institute’s unwavering dedication to strengthening the practice and institutionalization of mediation across Nigeria and beyond.
A deeply emotional highlight of the event was the Governor’s tribute to Mr. Opara, a revered academic and former Chairman of ICMC’s Abakaliki branch, who is currently ill. The Governor fondly recalled Mr. Opara’s role as his Criminal Law lecturer during his undergraduate days and announced a ₦20 million donation to support his medical treatment, inviting him to visit the Governor’s office on Monday to receive the assistance.
The ceremony marked a milestone in ICMC’s ongoing mission to promote dialogue, peace, and restorative justice through professional mediation, reaffirming its influence in fostering a more harmonious and inclusive society.
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