Clement, Sarah2023-12-112023-12-112021-06-17A DESERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE SCHOOL OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES, NASARAWA STATE UNIVERSITY, kEFFI, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS F(3R THE AWARD OF MASTER OF SCIENCE (M.Sc) DEGREE IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONhttps://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/2670This study examined the Contribution of Traditional Institutions in Resolving Communal Conflicts in Isiala Mbano L.G.A of Imo State. The objectives of the study include: To determine the extent to which traditional institutions resolved communal conflicts in Isiala Mbano L. G.A of Imo State, To examine the measures traditional institutions adopted in resolving communal disputes in Isiala Mbano Local Government Area Imo State and to analyze the effects of traditional institutions involvement in the resolution of communal conflagration in Isiala Mbano L.G.A of Imo State. Relevant data for this study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. A descriptive survey design method was used for the study. Among the major findings of the work was that Traditional institutions played a key role in resolving the Anara and Ezihe conflicts in Isiala Mbano L G A, Imo State. This was achieved through governments’ acceptance that traditional institutions be allowed to handle the resolution of the conflict according to their native laws and customs. This was also achieved through the use of traditional dispute resolution mechanisms in settling the dispute, all traditional institutions were involved in the process, and government provided funds and other logistics which led to a smooth resolution process. The traditional institutions; adopted series of strategies which enabled them to amicably resolve the communal conflict between the Anara and Ezihe communities. Measures adopted by the traditional institutions includes the invitation of all stakeholders, the use of traditional leaders from other arbitrators and conciliators, the giving of ample opportunities for each aggrieved community to ventilate their grievances and the peace accord which was entered into at the end of the resolution. The study recommended that: Traditional institutions be allowed to handle the resolution;, of conflicts according to their native laws and customs, traditional institutions should’ continue to adopt series of strategies which will enable them to amicably resolve the communal conflict between communities., government should train the traditional institutions on ways of curbing criminality in the communities, government should give proper constitutional recognition to the traditional institutions, this will enable them function effectively. Traditional institutions should be made to take ownership of the peace process in their communities.enThesis