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ICMC holds 2017 Annual Conference, Inducts new members
The 2017 ADR Conference was indeed a colourful event as Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators added another milestone to the achievements.
The event themed "Myth and Realities of Agitation: The Place of consensus building" was flagged open by the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong. The Governor in his opening remarks attributed his training as a lawyer and training as a mediator as vital factors that helped him maintain peace in Plateau State.
In his keynote address, the Deputy President of the Senate, Dr. Ike Ekweremadu, outlined his efforts to study ADR for his postgraduate but couldn't for lacuna on the side of the institutions. He stressed the importance of ICMC who have stepped in to fill the gap in ADR studies in our higher institutions of learning.
The President of NBA through his representative lauded ICMC for its efforts in creating awareness as well as training of professionals on the benefits of mediation stressing that if everyone would embrace mediation, there will be peace in the country. He promised that the Nigerian Bar Association would support the Institute (ICMC) where necessary.
His Royal Majesty Dr Emmanuel Onyeike Efeizomor from Delta State who was among those honoured as a fellow expressed happiness that ICMC is finally making attempts carry traditional rulers along in ADR. He said that he had practised ADR for 57 years stressing that its importance cannot be overemphasized.
Ebonyians who were inducted: Snr. Mag. Blessing Ibeabuchi Chukwu, Snr. Mag. Ruth Ken Okeh, Rev. Okechukwu Nwachukwu, Dominic Okoliko, Amaka Chukwu amongst others. The Abakaliki contingent was led by the ICMC Abakaliki president, Barr. Okechukwu Okpara.
The new associates and members were inducted into the fellowship at a dinner party held at their honour. A total of 1276 were inducted as associate members, 139 as fellows and 38 as full members.
Nov 19, 2017
ANAMBRA ELECTIONS: APGA Leads as vote count continues
Credit: SR |
Collation of votes in the Anambra State Governorship election continues as APGA's Willie Obiano looks to be in the pole position to win the elections based on figures released by INEC
Released Results show APGA leads in 12 councils. Willie Obiano is closely followed by APC's Tony Nwoye, and PDP's Oseloka Obaze.
Here is a breakdown of the results released so far.
Ekwusigo LG
APC – 5,412
APGA – 8,596
PDP – 3,856
UPP – 320
Orumba South LG
APC — 3,808
APGA — 8,125
PDP — 2,412
UPP — 465
Onitsha North LG
APC – 3,808
APGA – 10,138
PDP – 4,143
UPP — 435
Ogbaru LG
APC – 3415
APGA – 6615
PDP – 4416
PPA- 75
Idemili South LG
APC: 4063
APGA: 5742
PDP: 2620
PPA: 55
Aguata LG
APC – 5, 807
APGA – 13,167
PDP – 4,073
UPP— 280
Aniocha LG
APC – 5, 297
APGA – 11,237
PDP – 6,554
UPP – 146
Anyamelum LG
APC – 5,412
APGA – 14,593
PDP – 2,323
UPP – 77
Awka South LG
APC – 6,167
APGA – 18,957
PDP – 5,354
UPP — 150
Dunukofia LG
APC – 7,016
APGA – 8,575
PDP – 1,530
UPP – 106
Njikoka LG
APC – 5,756
APGA – 16,944
PDP – 3,477
UPP – 108
Oyi LG
APC – 5,085
APGA – 11,840
PDP – 1296
PPA – 24