AN EXAMINATION OF THE APPLICATION OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTIONS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This project work appraises the application of alternative dispute resolution methods in Nigeria in resolving disputes, recourse is made to adjudication. But overtime, various shortcomings are being found for litigation. These include unnecessary delay caused by congestion of court, high cost of litigation, confrontational nature of litigation amongst others. This research presents an outlook of litigation in resolving disputes and also points out its shortcomings. Consequent upon the shortcomings found for litigation, various alternatives to litigation was discussed. This research, in line with resolving disputes, focuses on examining few of these alternatives which are collaborative, mediation and arbitration. In examining these alternatives, this research points out the advantages they have over litigation in their application to disputes resolution and these amongst others include promotion of confidentiality, cost and time saving. The challenges facing the use of these alternatives which include inadequate skills, lack of enforcement e. t. c. are also examined. In other contextures, the ADR options have been in use for a long time and has gained wide acceptance. Parties that have disputes are being encouraged first to submit to Arbitration or Mediation or use any Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure before embarking to settle their dispute through litigation.

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