90 PARTICIPANTS ATTEND PROFESSIONAL MEDIATION TRAINING AT CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF GHANA, FIAPRE

By CUG NEWS MEDIA

 

Fiapre, Sunyani – August 5, 2024
The 12th edition of the annual Professional Mediation Training (PMT) program organized by the Marian Conflict Resolution Centre (MCRC) commenced at the Catholic University of Ghana, Fiapre, with 90 participants from diverse professional backgrounds in attendance. The event was held under the distinguished chairmanship of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Rev. Father Peter Nkrumah Amponsah.

The opening ceremony was graced by the Vicar General of the Catholic Diocese of Sunyani, Very Rev. Fr. Thomas Oppong-Febiri, alongside other esteemed dignitaries and participants who have come from various parts of the country to partake in the training.

In her welcome address, the Executive Director of MCRC, Dr. Vida Korang, expressed her delight at the turnout and extended a warm welcome on behalf of the Catholic University of Ghana. She emphasized the importance of the training in promoting Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) practices in Ghana and recounted the history of the center, which was commissioned in 2011 by Her Ladyship Mrs. Theodora Georgina Wood. Since its inception, the center has trained 825 certified mediators and 60 arbitrators.

Dr. Korang highlighted the significant role the center has played in the growth of ADR in Ghana, particularly through court-connected ADR at the Sunyani High Court. She encouraged participants to apply the skills they acquire during the training in various settings, including courts, workplaces, churches, and communities, to resolve conflicts amicably.

The program also featured a presentation by Mr. Alex Nartey Esq., Director of ADR at the Judicial Service of Ghana and an ADR consultant. Mr. Nartey urged participants to view conflicts as opportunities for understanding and resolution rather than destruction. He emphasized the essence of ADR in achieving amicable solutions to conflicts.

In his closing remarks, Professor Rev. Father Peter Nkrumah Amponsah expressed his gratitude to the facilitators and participants, emphasizing the value of being trained as peacemakers. He expressed confidence that the training would enhance the participants' professional experiences and equip them with the necessary tools to contribute to peace and stability in their various spheres of influence.

Speaking to the press, Dr. Korang underscored the importance of resolving differences to maintain harmony within families and communities, as opposed to resorting to litigation, which often leads to division.

Participants, including members of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), shared their expectations of becoming ambassadors of peace, with a commitment to creating a more peaceful world.

The five-day training program will provide participants with an in-depth understanding of mediation and ADR, offering them the opportunity to engage with experienced facilitators and enrich their knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.

Story by Adam Siaka

CUG campus radio –wisdom 101.1FM

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