Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) as Potent Tool to Prevent Conflict in the Lake Chad Region

Conflicts and conflicts resolutions are part and parcel of any region, empire or state and man’s existential nature. But the Lake Chad Region question seems to defy most solutions. Either the parties are not sincere at getting the issues resolved because certain people are benefiting or the government lacks the will power to confront the problem politically with a view to bring an end. Dialogue as a means of conflict resolution through change of knowledge by the groups involved. In an attempt to discuss conflicts in the Lake Chad Region, its origin and current forms, one has to contextualize the historical evolution of the region, formation of empires and states; and it’s political and economic developments. The Lake Chad region comprising Nigeria to the northeast; Niger to the southeast; Chad to its western part and Cameroun to the northern part is both historically and today, a culturally contiguous region. Series of factors have contributed to the rise of conflicts across the region. These are political and economic marginalization, poor governance. Insurgency has presently plunged the region into a devastating security and humanitarian conflicts. This has escalated and may lead to unproductive results. Learning to resolve conflict through dialogue is significant aspect of high-performance team. This article examined the prospects and support for Alternative Resolution Dispute Mechanisms (ADR)specifically dialogue as a broader strategy in weakening and ending the conflict. Dialogue as a means can resolve conflict by satisfying the interest of all parties and based on mutual interest. The article will also attempt to draw attention to the issue of lingering crises and dialogue at resolving the conflict permanently.