Nigerian Legal Experts Advocate for ADR Mechanisms to Enhance Justice System

The article emphasizes the need for Nigeria to adopt ADR mechanisms, especially in cases involving insolvency, to reduce tension, minimize litigation delays, and ensure efficient outcomes. Legal practitioners, including Justice Onyekachi Otisi and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, urge the country to address challenges hindering effective ADR implementation.

They highlight the historical use of mediation and arbitration in Africa and call for a reconsideration of these practices to enhance justice administration. The piece underscores the limitations of the current court system, advocating for a shift towards more cost-effective and time-efficient ADR methods.