THE IMPERATIVE OF CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper examined the imperative of Christian Religious Education for good governance in Nigeria because religion contains a moral code that governs the conduct of individuals which helps leaders to be transparent, accountable and credible which enhance good governance. The problem of Nigeria is the problem of bad leadership who failed to show good example and govern selflessly which hinder national development. Therefore, the acquisition of the right moral virtues such as integrity, justice, common good and responsibility will enhance good governance and promote national development, as the resources of the country will be equitably distributed to all sectors in the country. Leaders with integrity and good moral virtues should be elected and government should initiate programmes that will eradicate poverty and unemployment in the nation.