The Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara, mni, has lauded the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), for successfully organizing a two-day workshop on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Katsina State.
The workshop was organised with support from the European Union, to build the capacity and strengthens 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
Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni noted adopting the Alternative Dispute Resolution saves time, cost and is flexible in preserving relationships and unions unlike court cases and also offer control over process and families.
He expressed optimism that the training would enhance community leaders’ roles in promoting peace and stability within their domains
This method, locally known as Sasanci, emphasizes non-confrontational solutions to conflicts between communities, corporate bodies, and individuals
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The workshop reflects ongoing efforts to integrate modern legal practices with traditional conflict resolution methods, with ADR emerging as a reliable approach and tool to ensuring justice without prolonged litigation or tensions.
Participants left with practical tools to mediate and resolve conflicts, contributing to a more peaceful Katsina State
