Religion and Political Development in Nigeria: A Complex and Interconnected Relationship
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2025-11
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International Journal of Innovative Research in Education, Technology & Social Strategies , Published by International Scientific Research Consortium United Kingdom
Abstract
The intersection of faith and governance in Nigeria's political development is a complex and multifaceted issue. Religion plays a
signicant role in the country, with the population almost evenly
divided between Islam and Christianity, alongside a small percentage adhering
to traditional religions. ese religious affiliations have historically inuenced
governance and political dynamics, particularly as the British colonial policies
shied the religious landscape signicantly by the time of Nigeria's
independence in 1960. is study i) examines how religion beliefs, and
institutions inuence political decisions, leadership and policymaking, ii) It
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