Governing Council
The Governing Council provides strategic leadership and oversight, upholding the values and vision that sustain our institution's excellence.
The members of the "Governing Council" of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) are men and women of integrity who are exceptional leaders and achievers in their respective fields of endeavour across different sectors and industries, who are also respected experts in the field of Arbitration, Mediation, and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Our council members, led by Professor Fabian Ajogwu OFR, SAN, a respected learned silk, academic, and arbitrator, are distinguished leaders who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the Institute in the country.
Prof. Fabian Ajogwu, OFR, SAN, FCArb
NICArb President/Chairman
Mr. D. D. Dodo, OFR, SAN, FNIALS, FCArb
Council Member
Prof. Taiwo Osipitan, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mr. Jude Nnodum, OFR, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mr. Mike Igbokwe, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mr. Omoruyi Omonuwa, OFR, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mr. Adebayo Adenipekun, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mrs. Priscilla Ogwemoh, FCArb
Council Member
Mr. Rafiu A. Lawal-Rabana, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mr. Uche Valentine Obi, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Professor Damilola Olawuyi, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Hon. Justice Rita Nosakhare Pemu, JCA, FCArb (Rtd)
Council Member
Chief Sebastine Tartenger, Hon, SAN, FCArb
Council Member
Mrs Rosecana Galadinma Ankama, FCArb
Council Member
Engr. Kashim Abdul Alli, FCArb
Council Member
Mrs. Shola Oshodi-John, MPPM, ChMC, FCArb
Registrar/Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Francis Ohiwere Oleghe, FCArb
NICArb, General Secretary