The Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) has launched a series of sensitisation programmes targeted at Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government, aimed at deepening awareness and promoting the adoption of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in public sector conflict management.
The initiative, which kicked off in Lagos this week, is part of the LMDC’s broader efforts to institutionalize amicable dispute resolution processes within the framework of governance and public service delivery.
According to the Director of the LMDC, Mrs. Adeyinka Aroyewun, the programme is designed to equip MDAs with the knowledge and tools necessary to resolve disputes efficiently, reduce litigation costs, and improve service outcomes. She stressed that the rising caseload in courts and the complexity of administrative conflicts underscore the urgent need for MDAs to embrace ADR.
“Our goal is to make the LMDC the first