The Plateau State Multi-Door Courthouse (PMDC) has called on the body of neutrals to boost alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the state by mediating quickly and effectively in disputes and applying their unique negotiation techniques.
The call was made yesterday at a one-day orientation training for members of the body of neutrals held at the High Court of Justice conference hall in Jos, the state capital.
The primary objective of the programme is to provide a comprehensive orientation for members of the body of neutrals on the essential roles they play in the ADR spectrum, the application of ADR in the administration of criminal justice, and the importance of continuous learning in the field.
Speaking yesterday at the event, the Chief Judge of the Plateau State High Court of Justice, Hon. Justice David Mann, said PMDC is an avenue for alternative dispute resolution through mediation, conciliation arbitration and negotiation.
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According to him, the advantages of these mechanisms include quick resolution of disputes in a cost-effective way, adding that investors can take advantage of these dispute resolution mechanisms to enhance a conducive environment for business to thrive.
The chief judge said the PMDC was established by a law promulgated in 2017, and the council was inaugurated by the then Chief Judge, Hon Justice Yakubu Yandakwa, on July 31, 2019.
