1st December, 2026 | Nigeria

ICMC INTERNATIONAL
ADR conference

and Induction Ceremony

ABOUT THE

Conference

We are pleased to invite you to Africa’s leading Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Conference, themed:

“Strengthening Nigeria’s Democratic Frameworks: The Role of Mediation in Social-Political Conflicts.”

In today’s political environment, Nigeria continues to face complex social and political tensions that test democratic stability. This conference explores how mediation can support conflict resolution, democratic consolidation, and national cohesion.

The event brings together ADR practitioners, policymakers, scholars, and peacebuilders to discuss practical strategies for managing political disputes, strengthening institutions, and promoting dialogue across divides.

Participants will benefit from expert-led panels, insightful discussions, and evidence-based sessions on how mediation can advance peaceful political processes and sustain democracy.

It is also a valuable opportunity to network with stakeholders committed to peace, stability, and effective governance in Nigeria and beyond.

Don’t miss this landmark gathering—where dialogue strengthens democracy and mediation shapes the future of governance.

AMB. VICTOR A. A. A. OJAIDE

Chairman, Conference Planning Committee

MOST REV. DR. MATTHEW HASSAN KUKAH, CON BISHOP, DIOCESE OF SOKOTO NIGERIA

MOST REV. DR. MATTHEW HASSAN KUKAH, CON

Keynote Speaker 1

Mohamed Ibn Chambas

Keynote Speaker

Mohamed Ibn Chambas served as Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) from 2014 to 2021. During that period, he was also Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC) which was established to facilitate implementation of the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on the Cameroon-Nigeria boundary dispute. 

Register Now - Early Bird

Fellow

70,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Member

50,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Associate

35,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Non-member

75,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Virtual

25,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Student (In-Person)

10,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Student (Virtual)

5,000
  • Access to an international ADR conference on democracy & mediation
  • Learn from global experts and top policymakers
  • Powerful networking with ADR professionals worldwide
  • Certificate of Attendance
  • Conference Dinner & Exclusive Networking Experience
  • and lots more

Speakers

Conference Venue

Abuja International Trade and Convention Centre, Km 8, Airport Road, Abuja

Photography, Videography, and Audio Recording Consent Notice

By participating in the events, I understand that photographs, video and audio recordings may be taken and I consent to such photographs, video and audio recordings of me to be taken and used by the Organisers and their Partners in any official broadcasts of the events and/or published for publicity and marketing purposes by the Organisers and their Partners.
If you do not wish to be photographed, videographed, or audio recorded, please inform us in writing before the event or activity and reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate your request.

Contact Us

08066292907, 08161113420

ICMC Secretariat, Abuja International Trade and Conventional Centre KM 8, Umaru Musa Yar'adua Expressway (Airport Road), Abuja

info@icmcconference.org

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