The Plateau State Governor Rt Hon Simon Bako Lalong was inducted with Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Mediators And Conciliators of Nigeria. The event took place at the NATIONAL Judicial Institute Abuja Today 28th November 2017. See More Photos below…
DIRECTORATE OF PRESS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, PLATEAU
STATE
PRESS RELEASE
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Rt.
Hon. Simon Bako Lalong has been conferred with the Prestigious Fellowship Award
of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators (ICMC) at the National
Induction Ceremony of the Institute held at the National Judicial Institute
(NJI), Abuja on Tuesday, November 28th, 2017.
The Institute of Chartered Mediators and
Conciliators is the Professional Body saddled with the training of individuals
and organizations on Mediation as a Primary Mechanism for addressing disputes.
According to the President of the Institute, Mr
Emeka Jude Philipe Obegolu, the Governor is being acknowledged and honoured for
his Proactive Initiatives in promoting peace and the depth of knowledge applied
in the Governance of Plateau State, which has consolidated on the Peace and
Security of the State.
The Governor in his acceptance speech appreciated
the Institute for finding him worthy of the Honour, which he dedicated to the good
people of Plateau. He gave assurances that the Award will further strengthen
his resolve and commitment in ensuring that every part of Plateau remains
peaceful and free from any form of Security threat.
The
Governor used the occasion of the Award to call on all Plateau citizens to
partner with Government in the building of cohesive communities through social
interactions and neighbourhood vigilance.
Present
at the Award Ceremony which was well attended were Alh. Dr. Ibrahim Geidam, Governor
of Yobe State, Mr Maikanti Baru, Group Managing Director of NNPC, Prof Mahmood
Yakubu Chairman of INEC and Dr. Olarenwaju Onadeko SAN, Director General Nigeria
Law School. Others are Chief wole Olanipekun, SAN, former President of Nigeria
Bar Association and His Royal Majesty, the Oba of Owo amongst many other distinguished
personalities.
Signed
Samuel Emmanuel
Nanle
Director,
Press & Public Affairs
28th
November, 2017