THE ROLES OF WARDS HEAD (BULAMA) IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION MMC

ABSTRACT This study examines the roles of wards head in conflict resolution MMC. The objectives of the study are to assess the nature of traditional conflict resolution, to assess the effects and significant of ward Heads (Bulamas) in traditional conflict resolution and to assess the impact of the roles of ward Heads in traditional conflict resolution in Gwange ii ward, Maiduguri Metropolitan council, Borno state. The study is a survey research. The theoretical framework are Traditional Authority Theory and Conflict Transformation Theory. The method of the study is quantitative research approach and 200 people are randomly selected as sample size from the population and that able to reveal whether wards head are active; discharging their duties. The study uses online Google form questionnaire in collecting data which includes questions on demographic characteristics. The study also found out of 200, 127 (63.5%) were males and the rest 73 (36.5%) were females. The study concludes that wards head plays a very significant roles in the lives of people in peace making, logical argument, and more, therefore, wards head are important. Lastly, the study has established the fact that the role of wards head (Bulama) in traditional conflict resolution was positive, and they have a positive attitude towards resolving conflict. And wards head in Gwange II were active and therefore, the study recommends that Borno State government should ensure that they carry out conflict analysis measurement and research peculiar on the wards head at least every quarter of the year.