In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the legal profession, Emeka Obegolu, the President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), has been awarded the prestigious “African Icon of Investment and Alternative Dispute Resolution Award” at the ESQ Nigeria Legal Award 2024.
Obegolu, a Senior and Founding Partner of Greenfield Chambers, has long been acclaimed as a trailblazer in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). With a distinguished educational background, including a Master’s degree in Mineral Law and Policy and a Doctorate in Arbitration, he has firmly established himself as a trusted authority in the realm of conflict resolution.
“Chief Emeka J.P. Obegolu, SAN, PhD, is truly a legal luminary and a beacon of inspiration within the Nigerian legal fraternity,” said the organizers of the ESQ Nigerian Legal Awards. “His unwavering dedication to excellence and his remarkable contributions to the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution have not only elevated the standards of legal practice but have also positioned him as a revered figure in the industry.”
Obegolu’s exceptional achievements extend far beyond his legal expertise. As the past President of the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators and the President of the Pan African Lawyers Union (PALU), he has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to advancing the principles of justice, fairness, and dispute resolution on both the national and international stages.
The coveted African Icon of Investment and Alternative Dispute Resolution Award recognizes Obegolu’s exceptional service and exemplary leadership in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance in Nigeria. Past recipients of this prestigious accolade include legal luminaries such as Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Hon. Justice Muhammed Uwais, and Chief Afe Babalola.
“Chief Emeka Obegolu’s unwavering dedication to excellence and his remarkable contributions to the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution have not only elevated the standards of legal practice but have also positioned him as a revered figure in the industry,” the organizers said.
The award ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, July 7th, 2024, at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, will serve as a fitting celebration of Obegolu’s remarkable achievements and his enduring impact on the legal profession. The ACCI family celebrates this landmark award and wishes the esteemed President even greater success in the future.
