From Godwin Tsa, Abuja
Legal practitioners and mediators are to converge in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja for a free and subsidized mediation sessions for family, workplace and commercial disputes outside formal legal procedures.
Tagged “the Abuja Settlement Week”, the programme is organized by the Abuja branch of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliation (ICMC) in collaboration with the Abuja Multi-Door- Court House.
In a statement yesterday in Abuja, the Chairperson, Abuja Settlement Week Sterling Committee, Mrs. Miriam Kombo-Ezeh said the event slated for July 7th to 11th, will feature free as well as subsidized mediation sessions for the general public in various areas of disputes including, family, workplace, land, commercial among others.
In addition, the programme which is organized under the auspices of the Chief Judge of the FCT, will deploy trained neutrals for court-referred and work-in cases while also showcasing awareness activities to educate the public on the benefits of mediation, engagement with communities, professionals and justice sector stakeholders.
The general aim of the programme is to reaffirmed the judiciary’s commitment to promoting access to justice and peaceful co-existence across the FCT
Kombo-Ezeh said the theme of the programme, ” Promoting peace, Encouraging Mediation, Delivering Justice,” is a flagship initiative that brings together mediators, legal professionals, Institutions, and the public to resolve disputes through mediation, which is faster, more affordable, and confidential alternative to litigation.