The Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has thrown his weight behind Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), lauding the initiative as a veritable means of settling conflicts peacefully.
The traditional ruler who spoke on the sidelines of a two-day workshop organized by the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD) with the support of the European Union, noted that ADR has long been a cornerstone of traditional governance in Northern Nigeria.
According Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, adopting the Alternative Dispute Resolution saves time, cost and is flexible in preserving relationships and unions unlike court cases and also offers control over processes and families.
He expressed optimism that the training would enhance community leaders’ roles in promoting peace and stability within their domains.
The CDD successfully organized the two-day workshop on ADR Katsina State. The capacity-building session aimed at strengthening the abilities of key stakeholders to facilitate peaceful and amicable dispute resolution across communities. The workshop brought together traditional rulers, religious leaders, and legal professionals from the Katsina State Ministry of Justice to engage in discussions and hands-on training on ADR practices.
This method, locally known as Sasanci, emphasizes non-confrontational solutions to conflicts between communities, corporate bodies, and individuals.