This project undertook an in-depth examination of the pivotal role traditional and religious institutions play in facilitating transitional justice in the North East region, which has been ravaged by the Boko Haram insurgency. A primary objective was to meticulously assess the efficacy of existing traditional justice mechanisms, which have been employed to address the complex aftermath of the insurgency.
Through this project, we sought to gain a nuanced understanding of community perspectives on transitional justice, recognizing that local voices and experiences are essential in shaping meaningful and sustainable justice processes. By engaging with community members, the project aimed to identify acceptable transitional justice measures that would provide assurances and guarantees of the genuine repentance of offenders and Boko Haram defectors.
Ultimately, this project contributed to the development of context-specific transitional justice strategies, leveraging the strengths of traditional and religious institutions to promote healing, accountability, and reconciliation in the North East region.