CDD Enhances Katsina Justice with ADR Training Initiative

The Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) organized a two-day training on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Katsina State to strengthen the state's justice sector reform. The training was opened by Fadila Muhammad Dikko, the Attorney General of Katsina State, who described ADR as an effective mechanism for resolving disputes outside conventional court processes.

Dikko noted that ADR offers a faster and less expensive means of settling disputes amicably, which is increasingly recognized as a viable alternative to litigation. She urged legal practitioners, particularly those handling court cases, to embrace ADR as a complementary dispute resolution mechanism to tackle court backlogs and ensure speedy justice delivery.

Dikko disclosed that the Katsina State government has enacted an ADR law, making it a pioneer in institutionalizing ADR within its justice system. This model has attracted attention from other states, such as Zamfara, which is developing its own ADR framework inspired by Katsina's initiative.

The training is part of CDD's ongoing efforts to enhance institutional capacity and promote access to justice.