At the recently concluded 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), held in Enugu, Nigeria, under the theme “Stand Out, Stand Tall,” Aisha Ado Abdullahi, Lead Counsel at Green Edge Attorneys, made a remarkable impact on the national conversation around ADR and justice reform.
On Tuesday, 26th August 2025, she coordinated a dynamic and engaging session titled “Relitigating Alternative Dispute Resolution in Nigeria.” The deliberate framing of the session underscored the need to re-examine Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) within the Nigerian justice system, not as a peripheral option but as a central pillar of justice delivery.
The session highlighted that, ADR has long been part of Nigeria’s legal framework, challenges around full acceptance, seamless integration, and consistent effectiveness continue to limit its potential. This session, therefore, was not about rehearsing old arguments; instead, it sought to interrogate entrenched assumptions, reflect on present realities, and chart innovative directions for ADR in Nigeria’s justice architecture.
The Session emphasized that ADR is not merely a tool of convenience. Rather, it is a vital mechanism for expanding access to justice, reducing the burden on courts, and providing cost-effective, timely, and relationship-preserving pathways to conflict resolution. Against the backdrop of congested dockets and rising disputes, ADR was spotlighted as both urgent and indispensable.
Participants left the session with a renewed conviction: ADR must no longer be viewed as a secondary option but as a transformative framework capable of reshaping the future of justice delivery. The dialogue pushed beyond surface-level debates, confronting barriers to ADR’s growth while highlighting its promise for both legal practice and wider societal peacebuilding.
By coordinating this important session, Aisha Ado Abdullahi reaffirmed Green Edge Attorneys’ thought leadership in advancing progressive legal reforms. The firm remains committed to fostering dialogue, challenging conventions, and championing innovative approaches that strengthen access to justice and build a more responsive, people-centered legal system.
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