The Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators has announced a new set of national executives who will lead the Institute for the 2026–2029 tenure, with Dr. Chukwuemeka B. Eze, FICMC, emerging as President.
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The announcement was made on behalf of the Governing Council by the outgoing President of the Institute, Godwin Omoaka, SAN, FICMC, FCIArb, who congratulated the newly elected officers and urged members to give them their full support as they assume responsibility for the affairs of the professional body.
Under the new leadership structure, Aisha Ado Abdullahi, FICMC, was elected Deputy President I, while Amb. Victor A.A.A. Ojaide, FICMC, emerged Deputy President II.
Ifeoma G. Konwea, FICMC, was elected Registrar, with Ifeanyi Obegolu, FICMC, serving as Deputy Registrar.
Other members of the new national executive include Omotayo Awomolo-Enuguigha, FICMC, as Vice President, Training; Babatunde Oyefeso, FICMC, as Vice President, Marketing and Membership Drive; and Chioma Afuba, FICMC, as Vice President, Continuing Professional Development.
Davids Ikechukwu Iyida, Ph.D, FICMC, was elected Vice President, Communications and Strategies, while Gloria A. Ohia, FICMC, emerged Vice President, Finance.
Asma’u Muhammad Sulaiman, FICMC, was elected Vice President, Exams and Records.
Presenting the new executives, Omoaka thanked members of the Institute for their participation in the electoral process and for the confidence reposed in the incoming leadership.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of them on their election. We also thank our members for their active participation and trust in the process,” he said.
He expressed confidence that the new executive council would build on the Institute’s work in promoting mediation and conciliation across Nigeria.
“With this capable team, we are confident that the Institute will continue to advance its mission of promoting mediation and conciliation across Nigeria, reaching even greater heights,” Omoaka stated.
He also called on members to support the incoming executives as they begin their three-year tenure.
“We encourage all members to give their full support to the new Executive Council as they embark on this important assignment,” he added.
The newly elected executives are expected to steer the Institute from 2026 to 2029, with responsibility for training, membership development, continuing professional development, communications, finance, examinations and the overall advancement of mediation and conciliation practice in Nigeria.
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