MY INTERVIEW ON THE PRACTICE OF ARBITRATION & MEDIATION IN NIGERIA

Earlier today, I was quite delighted to welcome into my home in Abuja, the team of interviewers led by Ms. Michelle Okere, a lawyer and ADR enthusiast. I fielded questions on the distinction between Arbitration and Mediation, the state of the practice of ADR in Nigeria, why Mediation is more widely used, the circumstances where a Mediation Agreement could be tendered in court, my work as a trainer in workplace conflict transformation, etc.

The interview, though short, was all-encompassing. Her program is sponsored by the Lagos Court of Arbitration (LCA) on radio - Smooth 98.1 FM Lagos. The program, CITY LEGAL, has been on for the last 13 weeks, and her interview with me comes up on Thursday, December 19, at 5.30pm.

For listeners outside Nigeria, the following link is useful - tunein.com/radio/smooth-981-s135948/  OR Google Smooth FM Lagos and click on the listen online tab. Check out on linkedin@http://www.linkedin.com/company/3259941?trk=tyah&trkInfo=tas%3Alagos%20court%20of%20%2Cidx%3A1-1-1  OR Twitter at https://twitter.com/LCALagos  OR Feedback to info@lagosarbitration.org.

Related Links

*A simple two step for Conflict Resolution    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/use-simple-two-step-reducing-conflict-ron-kraybill...
*How to deal with a difficult boss    http://www.tdjakes.com/posts/how-to-deal-with...
*Dispute Resolution strategies for managing internal conflicts in organisations    http://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/dispute-resolution...
*Beyond religious tolerance: Muslim, christian & traditionalist encounters in an African town    www.knowingeachother.com/2017/01/17/new-publication-beyond-religious-tolerance...
*The narrative of inter-faith: Beyond the stereotype    https://jmadreflects.wordpress.com/2015/02/26/the-narrative-of-inter-faith-beyond-the-stereotype
*Mediation vs Arbitration: The ADR process   https://www.pon.harvard.edu/daily/mediation/why-arent-mediation-and-arbitration-more-popular
*Are emotional arguments helpful or harmful in Mediating Commercial Disputes?   mediatbankry.com/2019/12/24/are-emotional-arguments-helpful-harmful-mediating-commercial-disputes/

*The nexus of climate change, fragility & peace-building    usip.org
*Guide to small talk: A scientific masterclass on conversation   newscientist.com/article/mg24432610-200-the-big-guide-to-small-talk-scientific-masterclass-conversation

*Book: 'Preparing for Peace' by Dr. John Paul Lederach translated into Arabic by Noor Ghazi   https://www.lnkedin.com/in/noorghazi?.../

*Conflict in a pandemic: The deserted villages of Southern Kaduna   thecable.ng   
*Non-verbal communication (in meetings)   thriveglobal.com/stories/non-verbal-communication-should-use-in-meetings/
*Mediator Insights: Silent agreements in multi-party disputes   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/settlement-agreement-multi-party-dispute-ben-thompson/
*49 Personality Archetypes   https://www.linkedin.com/feed/
*Abusive 'friendship' and how to recognise same   thriveglobal.com/stories/abusive-friendships-how-to-recognise-them/
*7 ways to improve communication in relationships   positivepsychology.com/communication-in-relationships/

*What works in fragile, conflict-affected situations?   https://mailchimp/9615b.../ieg-insights-in-focus-what-works-in-fragile-conflict-affected-situations/ 

*UN Chief reiterates call for global ceasefire: International Day of Non-Violence   https://news.un.org/en/story/2020/10/1074502?utm_source...

*The Cost of Talking Peace   https://www.swisspeace.ch/assets/publications/downloads/reports/the-cost-of-talking-peace-web.pdf?vid=3

*Recognising women Peace-Builders   https://lnkd.in/e9rYYXh

*Kroc Institute's International Peace Studies Programme, University of Notre Dame (Ph.D)   https://lnkd.in/er3_GGY https://pcdn.global/education-skills/research-and-practice-that-makes-an-impact-kroc-institutes-phd-programme-in-peace-studies/

*Digital threats in Peace-Building   https://lnkd.in/d3YRna7

*Book: 'Pioneering Peace Pathways'   https://lnkd.in/dJCrqi6   https;//lnkd.in/dtJ9B2A   #peacemaking  #Mediation  #sustainingpeace

*Funke Adekoya (SAN) recognised by Who's Who Legal (WWL) 2020 as a Global Leader in Arbitration    https://lnkd.in/dX_Ar5i

*What law governs an Arbitration agreement?: The choice of the proper law of an Arbitration agreement     https://www.cibel.unsw.edu/news/what-law-governs-arbitration-agreement/

*Workplace Mediation: Could it have helped Boris Johnson & the Downing Street team?     https://lnkd.in/e9fwA3g

*Student accommodation conflict: Peer-to-Peer Resolution (P-2-P-R) Training    https://www.caos-conflict-management.co.uk/student-accommodation-conflict.html

*Supporting local efforts to resolve conflicts    https://nextierspd.com/supporting-local-efforts/

*How the EU can step up its support for conflict prevention and peace-building    https://ecdpm.org/talking-points/how-eu-support-peace-building/

*Pandemics, peace & justice    sfcg.org

*Field work in violent and dangerous places: The Dos, The Don'ts & the Question Marks by Prof. Morten Boas    https://www.youtube.com/watch?=Pri_DxTUxgY 

*It's time to teach collaboration    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/its-time-teach-collaboration-adam-grant/

*The unfolding conflict in Ethiopia    https://www.usip.org/publications/2020/12/unfolding-conflict-ethiopia/

*Anatomy of an argument: How to prevent conflict and polarisation    https://mcgrawhillprofessionalbusinessblog.com/2020/12/...

*Book: 'France's wars in Chad: Military intervention & decolonisation in Africa' by Nathaniel K. Powell    https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/frances-wars-in-chad/

*50 questions to ask in political arguments by Ken Cloke    https://www.mediate.com/articles/cloke-50-questions.cfm

*US: Re-imagining the path to peace - Priorities for the Biden administration    https://allianceforpeacebuilding.org/afp-publications/afp-transition-memo-2020/

*You can disagree without having an argument    https://t.co/E1SOXh72WH?amp=1    inc.com

*Conflict resolution after the pandemic: Building peace, pursuing justice    https://www.routledge.com/conflict-resolution-after-pandemic

*Querry Cards: Conflict self-coaching questions in easy-to-use format    https:buff.ly/3p1cfgh    tammylenski.com

*The Dispute Resolution Works-In-Progress Consortium    https://conta.cc/3qwN3yf

*Conflict Mediation in the Sahel: The role of Maghreb countries in an African frmework    https://www.sipri.org/publications/2021/sipri-policy-papers/conflict-mediation-sahel/

*How to unclutter your mind and focus on what matters most while in conflict    https://bit.ly/3oyibfp

*Reflective Practice in conflict resolution - Michael Lag    https://lnkd.in/e7XcSnm

*Conflicts & natural disasters    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030/

*Reducing conflict fatigue    https://www.lianedavey.com/reducing-conflict-fatigue/

*Lessons from Nigeria for peace-building in the US    foreignpolicy.com

*Researching peace-building in Africa: Reflections on theory, fieldwork& context by Ismail Rasid (ed)     ssrc.org

*Most of the conflicts in Africa can be rooted back to imperialism: Communities don't just dissolve & create new working nation(s)     https://bit.ly/3142006

*Researching peace-building in Africa: Reflections on theory, fieldwork & context     https://routledge.com/rashid-niang/p/book/97...

*Book; Harnessing conflict's potential: Turning lightening into light by Dr. Tory Hansen    https://www.linkedin.com

*Shareholder disputes: Consensual & non-consensual ways to break the deadlock    lexology.com

*How climate science can help conflict prevention    crisisgroup.org

*How to manage mental health in conflict situations    https://www.linkedin.com/loisa=weinstein.../

*The intersection of non-violent crime & peace processes - USIP    bit.ly/3w7rveA

*The UN Secretary-General's call for a global ceasefire goes viral    secure.avaaz.org

*Jews & Muslims come together for a prayer of peace     manavektamission.org

*Local ownership of peace processes    principlesofpeace.org

*Winston & Strawn's 2021 Pocket Guide to International Arbitration    winston.com

*Preventing peace: How 'material support' laws undermine peace-building    allianceforpeacebuilding.org

*Insurrection, demagoguery & the Mediation of political conflicts - Ken Cloke    mediate.com

*A Negotiator's key goal     stoicnegotiator.substack.com

 

  

 

  

 

A GUIDE TO PEACE EDUCATION & PEACE PROMOTION STRATEGIES IN AFRICA edited by Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa et al

I introduce my co-edited book, A GUIDE TO PEACE EDUCATION & PEACE PROMOTION STRATEGIES IN AFRICA, VOL 1: THE NIGERIAN APPROACH. This is a 217 page book with 11 chapters. The first edition of the book was published in 2003 under the auspices of the African Refugees Foundation (AREF): (ISBN 978-32964-7-7).

The following are the issues x-rayed in the text:

1) Historical Perspectives of Peace in Africa. Some of the issues discussed are: The Place of Peace in Pre-Colonial African Societies, Indigenous Models and Strategies of Peace-Making & Third-Party Intervention.

2) War-Making, Peace-Making and Conflict Resolution in Africa comprises War and Peace Issues in Pre-Colonial Africa, Causes of Conflict and War, Conflict Prevention and Management, War-Making and Peace-Making & Conflict Prevention.

3) Conflict & Refugee-Generation in Africa analyses the following topics: Conflict Prevention in the Three-Pronged Approach, Who is a Refugee? & Semantics in the field of Refugee Studies.

4) Culture, Development & Promotion of Peace discusses Culture as Development, The Arts as Vehicles of Transformation & The Necessity for raising a Corps of Cultural Activators.

5) The Mass Media in Mediation & the Promotion of Peace comprises The Mass Media Modes and Forms, Mediation & The Culture of Peace.

6) Effective Communication & Listening involves the discussion of Barriers to Effective Communication, The Art of Effective Listening, Tools for Effective Listening & Sustainable Peace-Making.

7) The Psychological Approach to Conflict Management discusses Types of Conflict, Causes of Conflict, Conflict in Nigeria & Communication Skills

8) Code of Conduct for Africa Mediators places emphasis on the following: The Evolution & Characteristics of Mediation, Guidelines & Principles of Mediation, Professional Ethics & The Mediation Process.

9) Practical Negotiation discusses The Bargaining Process, Techniques of Negotiation, The Nexus between Mediation & Negotiation, Winning & Losing in Negotiation.

10) Review of the Ideas & Suggestions of Experts Towards Enhancing Peace Education in Africa included an Overview of Peace Education for West African communities (PEWAC) & The Culture of Peace.

11) International Relations (IRS) & Peace-Building in Africa comprises IRS as an Instrument of Peace-Building & Symbiotic Relations in International Politics.

The book is designed to serve as a reference source-material for facilitating the assignment of mediators, peace-makers and promoters of the culture of peace in contemporary Africa. The bulk of the analysis in the first volume is based on the Nigerian experience. The original plan was to produce subsequent volumes on other African countries, but lack of funds has stalled this tall ambition so far.

ISBN: 978-32964-7-7
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Related Links

*The 'Family Engagement in Peace Education Workbook' developed bu Katie Santavelli of the DC Peace Team   www.peace-ed-campaigns.org/family-engagement-in-peace-education-workbook/

*People of Peace Education    https://lnkd.in/djBpcnM

*UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres's Mandela Annual Lecture 2020: Global Campaign for Peace Education   https://lnkd.in/exWnMpC

*Peace Education, not Patriotic Education - Global campaign for Peace Education   https://www.peace-education-campaign.org/peace-education

*Global campaign for Peace Education: Education for safety, resilience & social cohesion    www.peace-ed-campaign.org/?p=16232&no_cache_1606397553

*Exploring Betty A. Reardon's perspective on Peace Education    https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-18387-5

*Global campaign for Peace Education (PE): Decolonising PE in Africa (DEPA)    www.peace-ed-campaign.org/?p=16298&no.../ 

*Peace Education in formal schools: Why it is important & how it can be done - Global Campaigning for PE    www.peace-education-campaign.org/peace-education.../

*Publication: People of Peace Education    https://people-pe.ahdr.i-i-peace-education.org/publication/

*New 'Beatitudes Centre' to teach peace online first, then in person    www.peace-ed-campaign.org/

*Pedagogies for peace podcast: Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies - Global campaign for peace education    www.peace-ed-campaign.org/

*Weapons for peace? Forum on the Arms Trade Pact for Peace: What to expect rom the EU's 'Peace Facility'in 2021    https://bit.ly/3segkj2

*Education for a culture of peace in a gender perspective by Betty Reardon    https://bit.ly/38qr59L?no_cache=1615318427

*Global campaign for peace education: Black theatre matters   peace-ed-campaign.org

*Objects, memory & peace-building: Global campaign for peace education    peace-ed-campaign.org

*Classroom resistance: Peace Education in a time of rising authoritarianism     https://lnkd.in/gCBMsNs    link.springer.com         

  

MALTHOUSE MONOGRAPH SERIES ON AFRICA: 1-3, 4-6 & 7-9 edited by Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa

All the Monographs in this series attempt to explore and document events, policies and impact of the General Ibrahim Babangida (IBB)-led military regime in Nigeria, covering the period 1985-1993. The contributions were originally for a book edited by me on that regime, but other considerations, especially that of comprehensiveness of coverage of arguably the most momentous phase in Nigeria's post-Civil War socio-political development, led to the shelving of that idea.

It was thought that a more useful scope or coverage might be achieved through a continuing development of Monographs on different facets of the Nigerian society under this regime. This is a feat which may only be possible in a book so voluminous and whose cost might be such as to be out of the reach of the intended audience.

The following breaks down the topics discussed in the various Monographs, 1-9:

*Monographs 1, 2 & 3:
-Institutional Structure and Process of Government in Nigeria: 1985-1993
-Federalism Under General Ibrahim Babangida's (IBB's) Administration in Nigeria
-Local Government and the IBB Administration

*Monographs 4, 5 & 6
-The Nigerian Private Sector under Adjustment and Crisis: 1985-1993
-General IBB's Legacy: The Domestic and International Dimension
-Foreign Policy under General IBB

*Monographs 7, 8 & 9
-Corruption and Corrupt Practices: Institutionalization and Legitimation under the IBB Administration
-The Military and Democracy in Nigeria: The Political Bureau Report
-Politics of the Annulment of June 12 Presidential Election in Nigeria
   
The volumes were published by Malthouse Press, Lagos. E-mail: malthouse_press@yahoo.com;   malthouse_lagos@yahoo.com; ISBN: 978-978-023-230-6, ISBN: 978-978-023-234-4, ISBN: 978-978-023-236-8... 

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Related Links

*Blame me, not Babangida, for June 12 annulment, Dahiru Saleh, former judge boasts    www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headline/208036-blame-not-babangida-june-12-annulment-former-judge-boasts.html
*I'm not as evil as Nigerians potray me, people misjudged, misinterpreted my actions    http://wp.me/p3Yx1r-cY4
*Updated: The Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida legacy   saharareporters.com/2010/04/10/updated-ibrahim-badamasi-babangida-legacy

THE AFRICAN REFUGEE PHENOMENON edited by Dayo Oluyemi-Kusa

I introduce the book I edited in 2010 - THE AFRICAN REFUGEE PHENOMENON. This is a 223-page book with eight chapters:

1) Dimensions of the Refugee Problem. The issues discussed are Tackling the root causes of the Refugee Problem, The Socio-Economic Consequences of Refugee Problems in Africa & A Model for Conflict Resolution in West Africa.

2) Gender & Legal Issues include The Gender Perspective on Wars in Liberia & Sierra-Leone, The  Legal Protection of Refugee Women & An appraisal of the Legal Framework for the Protection of Refugees.

3) Refugees and the Environment dissects issues like Involving the Local Communities in Refugee Work (Case Study of the Ijebu-Oru Refugee Camp in Nigeria) & The Impact of the Environment on Refugees.

4) The Social, Psychological & Cultural Problems include A Case Study of Recreation among Refugees, Depression & Academic Achievement Motivation among Adolescent Refugees, Conselling Refugees & Displaced Persons & The Socio-Cultural Dilemma of Refugeeism in Africa.

5) Humanitarian Relief for Refugees features Perspectives on the Reaction Mechanism/Mission Area Efficiency of Humanitarian Groups & The Role of NGOs in Providing Relief to African Refugees/Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

6) Refugge Education dissects The Nexus between the African Refugee Phenomenon and the Failure of Education, Business Education for Refugees & The Content/Context of Education for Refugees.

7) The Health of Refugees x-rays Medical Response in the Management of Victims of Disaster and Refugee Emergency Situations. Also discussed are Cost-Effective Ways of Staying Healthy for Refugees: Local Herbs to the Rescue.

8) The last chapter, The Mass Media, Perception of Refugees and General Overview comprises the following: The Role of the Mass Media in Reporting Refugees, The Good Samaritan: A Functional Refugee & Solving the Refugee Problem in Africa.

The last section by me, titled "Solving the Refugee Problem" captures the essence of the book. A snippet seems apt here. Prevention is better than cure. African governments should take cognizance of EARLY WARNING SIGNS of conflict and nip same in the bud before they escalate to full blown wars...

ISBN - 10 -  : 978-8422-12-8/9788422128.
ISBN - 13 -  : 978-978-8422-12-9/9789788422129
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Related Links

*Refugees welcome: The African country thought to be one of the best places to be a refugee    bbc.in/1TKJz36
*Globally, 60 million people are affected by displacement    @WBG_Fin4Dev  #IDAWorks
*Half of world's international migrants are women    bit.ly/1TqFfWs  #UN4RefugeesMigrants
*Kenya camp closures no surprise to refugees: 'We've been crying out, but no one heard'    buff.ly/1ZSN5Nq

*How enhanced legal frameworks can help tackle the refugee crisis   https://www.timeshighereducation.com/hub/united-arab-emirate-university/ 
*Kenya threatens its refugees    http://jidrinibrahim.com/kenya-threatens-its-refugees
*Refugee system breaking down - Angelina Jolie Pitt    http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe..
*Nigeria: NSCDC to tackle prostitution among IDPs in Borno state    https://t.co/AJIPcizPhX
*Threats to global peace/security & the refugee problem    us12.campaign-archive1.com/?u...
*The world only knows them as 'refugees', but they have names, faces & stories    https://t.co/sQb0K1V1aD    #ShareHumanity    https://t.co/S4pMmKtQna
*Rwanda: 25 years after the genocide   https://www.international-alert.org/rwanda-genocide
*Record of forcibly displaced Africans likely to grow   https://africacentre.org/spotlight/record-number-of-forcibly-displaced-africans-likely-to-grow
*Myths about human trafficking in Africa   https://africacentre.org/spotlight/myths-about-human-trafficking-in-africa
*Refugee rights are human rights   https://twitter.com/EmiThePoet
*African migration and the charade of 'return to safety'   https://africasacountry.com/2019/10/african-migration-charade-return-to-safety/
*Despite dangers, majority of irregular migrants from Africa to Europe would still travel   https://www.undp.org/content/...2019-despite-dangers-majority-irregular-migrants-from-africa-to-europe-would-still-travel/
*Western Europeans vary in nationalist, anti-immigrant, anti-religious & minority attitudes   pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2018/06/19/western-europeans-vary-in-their-nationalist-anti-immigrant-anti-religious-minority-attitudes/
*Figure of the week: Migration & remittances in sub-Saharan Africa   https://www.brookings.edu/blog/africa-in-focus/2019/11/14/figure-of-the-week-migration-remittances-sub-saharan-africa/
*Drivers of displacement in Africa   https://lnkd.in/dfnHw9
*Remittance flows from migrants to their families back home are more reliable than foreign investment   https://twitter.com/TheEconomist
*Nobody came to ask us: South Sudanese refugees' perceptions of the peace process   issafrica.org/research/east-africa-report/nobody-came-to-ask-us.../
*Libya deports 124 immigrants to Niger   menafn.com

*UN: Ethiopia-Tigray fighting triggers biggest refugee flight in decades    https://www.voanews.com/africa/un-ethiopia-tigray-refugee-flight.../

*Congo's white refugees    https://africasacountry.com/2020/11/congos-white-refugees/

*First of four UN humanitarian airlifts for Ethiopian refugees lands in Khartoum    https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO2011/SOO205/first-humanitarian-airlifts-for-ethiopian-refugees/

*'R is for Rohingya': Sesame Street creates new moppets for refugees    nytimes.com

*Covid-19 & refugees    storymaps.arcgis.com

*When will refugees get Covid-19 vaccine?    news.trust.org

*The African refugee equilibrium    africasacountry.com

*Agnes Kalibata, Special Envoy for the 2021 Food Systems Summit, shares life story of growing up in a refugee camp in Uganda    bit.ly/3swyRXi