FG Moves to Strengthen Judiciary, Promote Alternative Dispute Resolution — Idris

FG Moves to Strengthen Judiciary, Promote Alternative Dispute Resolution — Idris

The Federal Government is taking deliberate steps to strengthen Nigeria’s judiciary, improve access to justice and promote greater public awareness of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said.

Idris stated this when the Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Chartered Arbitrators (NICArb) 2026 Investiture and Awards Night Ceremony, Mr Dapo Akinosun, SAN, led members of the Institute on a courtesy visit to him in Abuja.

The Minister said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was supporting the judiciary through improved infrastructure, legislative reforms, increased funding and measures aimed at enhancing the welfare of judicial officers.

“President Tinubu is strengthening the judiciary through increased support, improved infrastructure, legislative reforms and measures to enhance the welfare of judicial officers,” Idris said.

He noted that the growing pressure on the courts made it important for Nigerians to understand and appropriately utilise alternative mechanisms for resolving disputes.

“I believe people need to be made aware of other means of resolving disputes. You do not need to go to court for every matter,” the Minister said.

Idris said the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation was ready to explore areas of collaboration with NICArb, particularly in public education and strategic communication, to deepen Nigerians’ understanding of arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).

Akinosun explained that arbitration provides parties with a credible avenue for resolving disputes outside the conventional court process.

“Arbitration provides Nigerians with a credible and effective alternative to litigation, and we are seeking to work with the Ministry of Information to deepen public awareness and understanding of alternative dispute resolution across the country,” he said.

The NICArb Chairman also invited the Minister and officials of the Ministry to participate in the Institute’s training and professional development programmes, while proposing broader collaboration with the Ministry and its agencies on public enlightenment initiatives.

Idris welcomed the proposal and expressed the Ministry’s readiness to work with NICArb on initiatives aimed at promoting public enlightenment and expanding understanding of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms across Nigeria.

FG Moves to Strengthen Judiciary, Promote Alternative Dispute Resolution — Idris