1. Applying Restorative Justice in Resolving the Farmers-Herdsmen Conflict in Nigeria
- Author:
- Emmanuel Ikechi Onah and Bamidele Emmanuel Olajide
- Publication Date:
- 06-2020
- Content Type:
- Journal Article
- Journal:
- African Journal on Conflict Resolution
- Institution:
- The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)
- Abstract:
- Farmers-herdsmen conflict has become a recurring phenomenon in Nigeria. This article argues that the continuing occurrence of this conflict can be explained by the non-application of restorative justice procedures by government when dealing with such conflict. This has made the structures of traditional conflict resolution ineffective. The article concludes that the application of restorative justice as part of conflict resolution mechanisms will more sustainably resolve the farmers-herders conflict in the country, as well as enhance national security and development.
- Topic:
- Climate Change, Environment, Conflict, Justice, and Farming
- Political Geography:
- Africa and Nigeria