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MTI-NIGERIA NEWS IN BRIEF!!!

[6:09 AM, 6/13/2025] Bro segun cong: 1: Subsidized Cost for Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification Training: May to July 2025: May 5-8; June 16-19; July 7-10, 2025

2: Peace Movement

3: Governance Structure of MTI-Nigeria

4: Memberehip Categories

5: Branches and Annual Dues

6: Annual Celebrations

7: MTI-Alumni

8: Special Mediation Training (2-Day Refresher Course) for those who have been trained for 5, 10, 15, 20years; who don’t know how to make money from Mediation but have served ONLY as Volunteer Mediators

9: Training of Trainers’ (ToT) Certification course

10: Other courses and services of MTI-Nigeria. We have thirty (30) different courses and are impacting humanity in several other ways

  1. In support of the Federal Government’s efforts at promoting peace and harmonious coexistence in Nigeria and in line with it’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the MTI-Foundation has secured funding to subsidize the Cost of the Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification course for ALL Nigerians, Home and Abroad from May to July, 2025.

You will save more than N200,000 (two hundred thousand Naira)!!!

The courses are scheduled for: May 5-8; June 16-19 and July 7-10, 2025

Interested persons will be required to pay JUST N150,000 (one hundred and fifty thousand Naira) only

Covers: Tuition, course materials, book, tea and snacks, sumptuous lunch, assessment:, accreditation and group photograph.

Virtual: N100,000 (one hundred thousand Naira) only.

Students of Tertiary Institutions of ALL disciplines (especially Law and Social Sciences) are to pay N100,000 ONLY for the physical training

Venue: The Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Centre, 9, Port Harcourt Crescent, off Gimbiya Street, Area 11, Garki, Abuja

Account details: Mediation Training Institute, Zenith Bank Plc.; A/c No: 1011727793

After payment, please send alert to; 08051221935 or 08033458845 to confirm your Registration.

The program is the standard 40hrs, 7-part course comprising:

i) Theories (10 topics),
ii)Roleplays,
iii) Assessment,
Iv)Post Course Assignment, v) Accreditation and Certification,
vi) Induction and
vii) Mentorship.

You will be taught how to set up a thriving Mediation practice as well as how to charge and be paid for your services. You don’t have to ONLY be a “volunteer mediator”!!!

After your Induction, you will qualify to use the designation letters “MTI Accredited Mediator” – a standard and symbol of excellence – after your name! Wow!!!!

This program is for ALL professionals, especially lawyers. Mediation is like other professions with the special advantage that you can even retire into it.Yes, Mediation Skills are life skills for Managing Differences, Building and Sustaining Relationships; Promoting Peace and Harmonious Coexistence in your domain!!!

2: Peace Movement!!!
One Hundred and Ten (110) Days of ADR Impartation At Apogee!!!
(Jan 13 – May 8, 2025)

No. of converts: 1,875 (one thousand, eight hundred and seventy five) great men and women!!!

Locations;
i) Physical: Yola, Lagos, Enugu, Port Harcourt, Abuja (X7), Kano

ii) Virtual attendance: Yenagoa, Asaba, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Gambia, Sweden, India UK, Canada, USA, etc.

When a man or woman takes a step, it is just 1 step. When 1,782 nen and women take a step at the same time and in the same direction, it is a MOVEMENT!!!

3: Governance Structure of MTI-Nigeria

i) International Advisory Board
ii) Governing Council
iii) Executive Council
iv) Branches: 70 branches to be established in 24 months within and outside Nigeria

4: Membership Categories

There are three (3) categories of members, viz:

i) “MTI Certified Mediator” for leaders and heads of SMEs, trade associations, etc

ii) “MTI Accredited Mediator” for Professionals from ALL fields

iii) Fellows, FMTI, the highest cadre of Membership for those who have either distinguished themselves in their various fields or those who have practiced Professionally as Mediators for at least five (5) years and have their MTI Practice Logbooks to show for it!

Kindly note please that there is a special Advanced Mediation course in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR) that can also qualify you for Fellowship of MTI and Certificated Membership of CICR!!!

5: Branches and Annual Dues

Branches of MTI-Nigeria will serve as the bedrock of the Institute.

We presently have more than 30,000 (thirty thousand) individuals who have been directly trained by MTI-Nigeria or by the President, Amb. ‘Segun Ogunyannwo and his team of experts!!!

These will constitute members of the branches based on where they are presently domiciled

Branches may request for Takeoff Grant’s!!!

Branches will be required to collect annual dues and remit 30% to the National

Members of the different branches will be encouraged to join the Cooperative Society to be able to access Interest Free Loans to take care of their health challenges and the educational needs of their children.

However, they will need to apply through Branch Chairpersons!!!

“When you bring people together, their financial needs should always be part of the matrix” – Amb. Demenongu Agev, MFR, FMTI; Chairman, MTI Governing Council and Dean, College of Fellows

6: Annual International Celebrations!!!

MTI-Nigeria has introduced two (2) Annual Celebrations:

i) April 2: International Day of Appreciation; the day that WE all need to pause to appreciate and celebrate EVERYONE around us, especially our loved ones friends, neighbours, colleagues and associates!!!

ii) July 24: The International Day of Mediation; the day when we should ALL attempt to resolve at least one dispute around us (at the family, workplace and community levels) to make the world a better and more peaceful place

More importantly, 24/7 (24th of July) should be a day when ALL Mediators should look inwards and reflect on the role they have played PERSONALLY in making a positive difference in the lives of those around them

Yes, a DAY when they should reflect on the fact that Mediation is NOT a GARB that you put on and remove at will but subcutaneous (skin deep). In your thoughts, words and actions, you need to reflect DAILY (24/7) that you are a MEDIATOR!!!

7: MTI-ALUMNI!!!

The MTI-Alumni was launched at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC) on March 28, 2025 at the end of Course 7: Professional Conflict Management and ADR Skills Accreditation and Certification training!!!

It is a coalition of ALL those trained DIRECTLY by MTI or by the Ambassador of Appreciation (AoA), Amb. Emmanual Olusegun OGUNYANNWO and his team of experts!!!

It will be the largest assemblage of .Mediators and ADR Practitioners on planet earth!!!

We have more than 30,000 (thirty thousand) persons who have communed with the undersigned. A great privilege indeed to be so honoured in learning with you all

Please let’s come together to add value to the course of humanity through Meditation – one of the most fulfilling careers in the world!!!

  1. Special Refresher Course

Have you been trained as a Mediator for 5, 10, 15, 20 years but have not practiced, except as a “VOLUNTEER Mediator”?

You now have an opportunity to up your game by participating in the 2-Day REFRESHER COURSE of Mediation Training Institute where you will be taught how to CHARGE and be PAID for your Mediation services by individuals, corporate bodies and government agencies

Mediation is a profession like Engineering, Medicine and Law and practitioners deserve to be paid for their services!!!

The REFRESHER COURSES are scheduled to hold as follows:

June 17-18, 2025
August 19-20, 2025
Oct 14-15, 2025

The course is indeed a game changer and nonpareil in the annals of Mediation Training and Practice!!!

Course Fee: N100,000 (One hundred thousand Naira) only

Hybrid: Physical and Virtual.

You are encouraged to get inducted afterwards as an MTI Accredited Mediator

  1. Training of Trainers’ (ToT) Certification Course

Are you interested in becoming a Certified Trainer and Facilitator for the Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification Training and other Courses of Mediation Training Institute – we have THIRTY (30) different courses?

Have you done a ToT previously but have not had the opportunity to TRAIN?

You are encouraged to please register for the 3-Day Training of Trainers’ (ToT) Certification Course.

After the ToT, you will have an opportunity to train others within SIX (6) months!!!

This is GUARANTEED!!! Mediation Training Institute has signed MoUs with the African First Ladies Peace Mission (AFLPM) and the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), with clear mandates to conduct Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification trainings ACROSS AFRICA – in English, French and Portuguese!!!

Remember please that:

Imparting knowledge is one of the most fulfilling experiences in the world

The illumination of a candle is not diminished by lighting up other candles

The schedule for the Training of Trainers’ (ToT) Certification Course is as follows:

June 24-26, 2025
September 23-25, 2025

Course Fee N150,000 (One Hundred and fifty thousand Naira) only.

Hybrid: Physical and Virtual.

Please come ready to challenge and be challenged!!!

10: COURSES AVAILABLE, SERVICES AND PROJECTS

Courses:

  1. Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills
  2. Advanced Negotiation and Conflict Management Skills
  3. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  4. Basic Psychology – Understanding Human Nature
  5. Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification
  6. Advanced Mediation Skills Accreditation and Certification
  7. Mediation Skills Accreditation and the Workings of the Multi-Door Courthouse Certification Course
  8. Conflict Management and ADR Skills Accreditation and Certification
  9. Professional ADR Skills Accreditation and Certification
  10. Family Mediation, Counseling and Trauma-Healing
  11. Managing Communal Conflicts
  12. Managing Workplace Conflicts
  13. Managing Maritime Conflicts: The ADR Approach
  14. Managing Construction Conflicts: The ADR Approach
  15. Effective Time and Stress Management
  16. Int’l Mediation Skills Accreditation & Certification
  17. Int’l Conflict Management & Leadership Certification
  18. Leadership and Effective Public Speaking
  19. Basic Mediation Skills for Women Leaders
  20. Basic Mediation Skills for Youth Leaders
  21. Training of Trainers (ToT)
  22. Team-building Skills23. People-Skills for Human Resource Managers
    24.Labour-Management Relations
  23. Peer-Mediation
  24. Anger Management
  25. Emotional Intelligence
  26. Managing Electoral Disputes, Pre- and Post- Election Restructuring
  27. Conflict Transformation
  28. Conflict Sensitivity for National Development
  29. Peace-building Skills for the Legislature
  30. Planning for Retirement

Consultancy Services

i) Family Mediation
ii) Coaching and Mentoring
iii) Peer-Mediation for Youths
iv) Post Traumatic Counseling
v) Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
vi) Dealing with Workplace Harassment
vii) Negotiation and Mediation of Disputes
viii) Direct Intervention in Conflict Situations
ix) Pre-Marriage, Marriage, Pre-& Post- Divorce Counseling

Pro-Bono Services

i) Recovery for Victims of Rape
ii) Counseling for Battered Wo/men
iii) Mediation Services for the Indigent
iv) Support for Internally Displaced Persons and Victims of Violent Conflicts/Wars

Special Projects

i) Establishment of Multi-Door Courthouses
ii) Establishment of Mediation and Conflict Resolution Centres
iii) Establishment of Family Mediation Centres
iv) Establishment of Temporary Shelters for Battered Women and Men

MTI-NIGERIA NEWS IN BRIEF!!!

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