Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanism For The Settlement Of Environmental Disputes In Nigeria: A Study Of Ojodu Community, Lagos State

ABSTRACT Environmental degradations are the aftermath of human intrusion into nature. Disputes arise due to the impact of degradations that affect the ecosystem’s continuous functioning. Research has shown that most environmental conflicts are resolved through litigation with attendant drawbacks in achieving a resolution. Some drawbacks include legal technicalities, the time taken in litigation, the victim’s inability to discharge the evidential burden revolving around the issue of expert witnesses and the bad blood between the host community and the industries, etcetera. Due to these factors,…