In Nigeria, from the British Council.A discussion with the manager of the Justice For All (J4A):
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Traditional justice outside the formal system in Nigeria brings both advantages and problems. Dr Bob Arnot, national manager of the J4A programme, explains how it works, and what kind of interventions can strengthen traditional rulers’ authority while improving access to justice for the population.
There are many types of traditional rulers in Nigeria
Traditional rulers are local chiefs. They apply sharia law, which is customary law, that is, derived from customs. On top of their legal functions, the traditional leaders perform religious functions such as appointing imams in the major mosques in the emirate.
However, there are traditional rulers of different ethnic groups throughout the country. With 250 different ethnic groups, traditional law differs depending on where you are. For example, while the emirs in the Islamic north have religious functions, those in the south do not.