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The concept of mediation as an Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism is relatively new in Nigeria. However, It existed informally before the colonial period with other dispute resolution mechanisms within the traditional and cultural societies.
One of the most outstanding innovations in the jurisprudence of labour law practices is the inclusion of ADR as a labour dispute settlement mechanism in the 1999 Constitution (as amended by the Third Alteration Act, 2010).
This discussion took a centre stage at the training session organized by the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal studies on Alternative Dispute Resolution, Dispute Management and Negotiation skills.
The Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies is Nigeria’s apex institution for research and advanced studies in law. It was a brainchild of the legal academic community established in March 1979.
The guest lecturer, His Lordship, Hon. Justice Olufunke Anuwe, Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Judicial division today 23rd October 2019 lectured on Employment Dispute Mediation and elucidated contextual understanding of the role of mediation in facilitating the settlement of employment disputes which may arise in the workplace at Rock View Hotel, Wuse 2, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
Justice Anuwe discussed mediation in practical terms as an alternative disputes resolution mechanism which is non-binding, informal confidential and facilitated by a neutral third party who actively promotes the amicable settlement of disputes.
Lastly, the programme coordinator appreciated the effort of Milord Justice Anuwe for finding the institute worthy honouring their request.
