Abstract

The study examined the pre-colonial conflict resolution mechanism in Ughievwen land, Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State. The study aims to demonstrate the fact that pre-colonial African Communities were not only politically organized, but also to demonstrate the point that internal mechanisms existed within African Communities that promoted peaceful co-existence, from which contemporary Nigeria could draw lessons and thus make the Nigerian State a “bride” of the world. The study used the historical method of investigation that involved the collection and interpretation of data. The data used in the study were sourced from primary and secondary sources having subjected them to textual and contextual analysis and further interviews conducted for the purpose of authentication.
The presentation is essentially narrative, descriptive and analytical. The study found that traditional dispute resolution techniques helped to keep the Ughievwen Society intact and fostered unity among the people. This cord of unity could be adopted by the Nigerian society of contemporary times and overall, the society would be a safe “haven” for all.

Keyword: Conflict, Pre-colonial Ughievwe, Society, Conflict Resolution and Nigeria.