*Elachi Says It Will Serve As An Opportunity For Young
Mediators To Horn Their Skills.
*Dr Rosemary Says The VMS Is Targeted At Helping Masses To Access
Justice Without Going Through The Rigors Of The Court
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The President of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and
Conciliators (ICMC), Dr. Agada John Elachi, has said that the
Volunteer Mediator Scheme (VMS) of the Institute is aimed at
offering a platform for “speedy and at no cost resolution of small
claims disputes for the business community, as well as matters
bordering on domestic disputes and interpersonal conflicts.”
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He said this on Friday 11th June, 2021, during the launch of the
scheme at Abuja Branch of ICMC which held at Dele Oye Hall of ACCI
Convention Centre, Abuja.
Elachi promised, as a mark of his commitment to the success of
the VMS, to attend the launch of the scheme in all the branches of
the institution in person, should they be ready.
On the benefit of the scheme to members of the Institute, Elachi
explains that, “the scheme among other benefits will provide our
members especially young mediators with the opportunity to practice
and horn their skills and deploy same for the benefit of the less
endowed of society.”
Thus, he encouraged members to apply through the leadership of
their respective branches in order to participate in the
scheme.
“It is worthy of note that the planned ICMC composition of
neutrals will be drawn from this exercise. To this end, we have
inaugurated the neutral selection committee headed by the
predecessor in office, Chief Emeka Obegolu to drive the neutral
selection process.
“Members who participate in the scheme and can demonstrate
competence and proficiency will be encouraged to apply to the
Committee to be listed as neutrals. The list of neutrals when
compiled will be available on our website and shared with other
stakeholders. This in all is geared towards ensuring
standardization and quality control.” Elachi said
Chikwendu
Dr. Rosemary Chikwendu, Chairlady of the Abuja Branch, in her
welcome speech, thanked the ICMC President for the VMS initiative
and other dignitaries for gracing the event. She said the VMS is
aimed at helping the community to get justice without necessarily
going through the difficulties of using courts.
“The VMS is targeted at helping masses to access justice without
going through the rigors of the court” she said.
Recall that the Institute of Abuja branch of ICMC had invited
the entire public to her launch of the Volunteer Mediation Scheme
aimed at giving an opportunity to the Institute to undertake its
corporate social responsibility amongst other laudable
initiatives.
The event was scheduled to hold and indeed held on the 11th June
2021 by 10:00 AM with Dr. Agada Elachi, the President of the
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, as Chief
Host.
Members of the society should note that the VMS sittings in
Abuja will be held at the Dispute Resolution Centre, 9 Port
Harcourt Cresent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.
The free Mediation services are available to members of the
public at Dispute Resolution Center, 9 Port Harcourt Street, Off
Gimbiya Street Area 11, Gariki
*Elachi Says It Will Serve As An Opportunity For Young
Mediators To Horn Their Skills.
*Dr Rosemary Says The VMS Is Targeted At Helping Masses To Access
Justice Without Going Through The Rigors Of The Court
The President of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and
Conciliators (ICMC), Dr. Agada John Elachi, has said that the
Volunteer Mediator Scheme (VMS) of the Institute is aimed at
offering a platform for “speedy and at no cost resolution of small
claims disputes for the business community, as well as matters
bordering on domestic disputes and interpersonal conflicts.”
He said this on Friday 11th June, 2021, during the launch of the
scheme at Abuja Branch of ICMC which held at Dele Oye Hall of ACCI
Convention Centre, Abuja.
Elachi promised, as a mark of his commitment to the success of
the VMS, to attend the launch of the scheme in all the branches of
the institution in person, should they be ready.
On the benefit of the scheme to members of the Institute, Elachi
explains that, “the scheme among other benefits will provide our
members especially young mediators with the opportunity to practice
and horn their skills and deploy same for the benefit of the less
endowed of society.”
Thus, he encouraged members to apply through the leadership of
their respective branches in order to participate in the
scheme.
“It is worthy of note that the planned ICMC composition of
neutrals will be drawn from this exercise. To this end, we have
inaugurated the neutral selection committee headed by the
predecessor in office, Chief Emeka Obegolu to drive the neutral
selection process.
“Members who participate in the scheme and can demonstrate
competence and proficiency will be encouraged to apply to the
Committee to be listed as neutrals. The list of neutrals when
compiled will be available on our website and shared with other
stakeholders. This in all is geared towards ensuring
standardization and quality control.” Elachi said
Dr. Rosemary Chikwendu, Chairlady of the Abuja Branch, in her
welcome speech, thanked the ICMC President for the VMS initiative
and other dignitaries for gracing the event. She said the VMS is
aimed at helping the community to get justice without necessarily
going through the difficulties of using courts.
“The VMS is targeted at helping masses to access justice without
going through the rigors of the court” she said.
Recall that the Institute of Abuja branch of ICMC had invited
the entire public to her launch of the Volunteer Mediation Scheme
aimed at giving an opportunity to the Institute to undertake its
corporate social responsibility amongst other laudable
initiatives.
The event was scheduled to hold and indeed held on the 11th June
2021 by 10:00 AM with Dr. Agada Elachi, the President of the
Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators, as Chief
Host.
Members of the society should note that the VMS sittings in
Abuja will be held at the Dispute Resolution Centre, 9 Port
Harcourt Cresent, Area 11, Garki, Abuja.
The free Mediation services are available to members of the
public at Dispute Resolution Center, 9 Port Harcourt Street, Off
Gimbiya Street Area 11, Gariki