Enhancing Sustainable Development By Entrenching Mediation Culture In Nigeria

Abstract

The application and preference for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is now popular in Nigeria, although there are still some misconceptions about its true application. This has necessitated the need for the entrenchment of ADR for sustainable development particularly through the court. However, it is observed that mediation is popular but has not been fully entrenched by way of putting in place all the integral mechanisms so as to positively impact on access to justice and justice delivery of the country. Thus, this article attempts to address this gap and proffer possible solution.

Key Words: ADR processes, Mediation, Court-Annexed Mediation, Sustainable development and Nigeria.