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By Vivian Emoni
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has advocated gender parity to encourage and promote ladies in management roles throughout the nation.
Chief Emeka Obegolu, President of ACCI, made the decision on the 2025 Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Summit in Abuja on Thursday.
The summit was organised by the Nigerian Chambers of Commerce Dispute Resolution Centre (NCC-DRC) of the ACCI.
Obegolu, who stated the theme of the summit was “Pioneering Innovation and Driving Inclusive Change”, added that Nigerians should replicate on the transformative position ladies play in shaping the way forward for ADR.
He famous that the summit was a testomony to the ability of inclusion, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of fairness within the dispute decision panorama.
He additional emphasised that ladies have frequently damaged obstacles, redefining the requirements of excellence in mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.
“This is a time after we consider ladies will make a distinction, taking over management roles to maintain and speed up progress.
“Each of us has a task to play. Whether as mentors, allies, policymakers, or practitioners, we should proceed to champion the inclusion of ladies in ADR.
“I call us to commit to advancing gender parity, encouraging equal representation in ADR institutions and leadership roles, mentorship, sponsorship, innovative solutions, and global collaboration,” he added.
Obegolu additionally highlighted that historical past confirmed ladies have been on the forefront of battle decision, each inside households and communities, and now in boardrooms, courtrooms, and arbitration panels worldwide.
The president added that innovation in dispute decision was not solely about technological developments but in addition about numerous views, recent approaches, and inclusion.
He stated ladies have been key to reaching inclusive methods that result in fairer and simpler outcomes.
“Women carry distinctive abilities and views to ADR.
“By harnessing these instruments, we improve the credibility and accessibility of ADR mechanisms, making them extra aware of the wants of numerous stakeholders.
“Moreover, gender variety in ADR is not only an ethical crucial. It is a enterprise and authorized necessity. Inclusive panels and tribunals usually tend to produce balanced, simply, and well-reasoned work.
“We are not only strengthening ADR but also reinforcing the principles of justice and fairness that underpin our profession,” Obegolu stated.
Mr Adetukunbo Kayode, Chairman of (NCC-DRC), emphasised the necessity to make sure that dispute decision mechanisms mirrored the range of the society they serve.
Kayode referred to as for a powerful dedication to mentoring, supporting, and creating pathways for extra ladies to thrive in ADR.
Speaking on the summit, Hajia Hauwa Usman, Registrar-General of the NCC-DRC, stated that the centre was aimed toward supporting efficient dispute decision.
Usman additional acknowledged that the essence of the summit was to drive inclusive change, shaping the way forward for ADR in revolutionary, inclusive, and really transformative methods. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Abiemwense Moru