Fast-Tracking the Settlement of Commercial Disputes via ADR in Nigeria with Achere Cole, FCIArb, UK

In this episode, we contribute to the civic discourse on how Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the Multi-Door Courthouse (MDC) system are transforming the lives of citizens caught in the web of justice backlogs in Nigeria.Our guest, Achere Cole FCIArb (UK), the Director of the Lagos Multi-Door Court House (LMDC) joins us to discuss her Route to the Role, the challenges she faces, as well as what she loves and dislikes about her work.We examined the significance of the fast-track procedure for dispute settlement and assessed whether it has enhanced access to justice in Lagos State.We also take a reflective look back at what has changed since Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu, AFHEA, PhD, field research (2018–2021) at the LMDC. Have fully embraced ADR? And what challenges are being faced in using ADR mechanisms for the resolution of ?This episode also celebrates the upcoming 2nd Annual Multi-Door Courthouses and ADR Stakeholders Summit, both in person and online (15-16 Oct 2025) in Lagos, Nigeria.Mr Tony Guise will be speaking at the conference on the afternoon of Wednesday, 15 October.Sending love, light, peace, hope, and faith,Dr Chinwe Umegbolu and Tony Guise,Co-Hosts and Producers,ADR Across the Globe Podcast (AAGP).#ADR

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Fast-Tracking the Settlement of Commercial Disputes via ADR in Nigeria with Achere Cole, FCIArb, UK is an episode from Expert Views On ADR (EVA) Show by Dr Chinwe Egbunike-Umegbolu.

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This episode was published on Jan 19, 2026.

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