By Julius Peter, Abuja
Haidar Saidi has been inducted as one of the foundation fellows of the Institute of Competition and Antitrust Practitioners (ICAP), with a pledge to continue contributing to humanity, supporting the younger generation and assisting government efforts towards national development.
Saidi made the commitment on Wednesday in Abuja while speaking at the unveiling and induction ceremony of the foundation fellows organised by ICAP in collaboration with the Antitrust and Trade Laws Practitioners Association (ATLPA).
The Abuja 2026 event brought together practitioners, professionals and stakeholders in competition, antitrust and trade law to formally unveil and induct the foundation fellows in recognition of their contributions and commitment to service.
Speaking after his induction, Saidi expressed appreciation for the honour bestowed on him, describing the recognition as a source of encouragement to do more for society.
“I am very happy for this honour bestowed on me. I will continue to do my best for humanity. I will continue to assist the new generation and assist the government,” he said.
Saidi said his induction would further strengthen his resolve to contribute positively to society, particularly through initiatives aimed at supporting young people and advancing the interests of the country.
He emphasised the importance of giving back to society and creating opportunities for the younger generation, noting that experienced professionals have a responsibility to contribute their knowledge and resources towards building a better future.
The President of ICAP, Chief Paul-Harris Ogbole, SAN, said the selection of the foundation fellows was based on their dedication to service and their contributions to their respective areas of professional and societal engagement.
Ogbole congratulated the inductees and urged them to regard their new status as a call to greater responsibility and service.
According to him, the recognition was not merely an honour but an acknowledgement of the commitment and sacrifices made by the fellows in the course of their professional and public service.
He urged the inductees to remain committed to the values that brought them to the point of recognition, while encouraging them to continue contributing to the growth of the institute and the wider society.
Ogbole also admonished the fellows not to forget their roots and humble beginnings as they progress in their professional careers.
“We should not despise our humble beginning,” he said.
The ICAP president stressed the importance of humility, dedication and service in sustaining professional growth, urging the fellows to use their positions and experience to mentor younger professionals and contribute to the development of the country.
The unveiling and induction ceremony also highlighted the growing importance of competition and antitrust practice to Nigeria’s economic and legal development.
Competition and antitrust frameworks are increasingly important in ensuring fair market practices, protecting consumers, promoting innovation and creating an environment in which businesses can compete on a level playing field.
The collaboration between ICAP and ATLPA is expected to provide a stronger professional platform for practitioners in the field, while encouraging knowledge sharing, capacity development and greater understanding of competition and trade laws.
The induction of the foundation fellows therefore marked an important milestone for ICAP and its members, while placing additional responsibility on the inductees to contribute their expertise towards the advancement of the profession and national development.
Saidi’s pledge to continue supporting humanity, mentoring the younger generation and assisting government initiatives.
alongside Ogbole’s call for the fellows to remain grounded in their humble beginnings, formed a major highlight of the Abuja 2026 ceremony.
