Economit Journal
Vol 3 No 4 (2023): Economit Journal: Scientific Journal of Accountancy, Management and Finance: (Nov

Religious Tolerance and Peace Building in Nigeria: Implications for Community and Socio-Economic Development

Olawale James Gbadeyan (Peace and Conflict Studies Department, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State)



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30 Nov 2023

Abstract

This study evaluates how religious tolerance and peace building can impact community and socio-economic development in Nigeria. The paper went historical in tracing the consequences of religious intolerance in Nigeria as well as extract relevant information for the purposes of peace building and harmonious co-existence between Muslims and Christians. The specific objectives shall be to identify the visible causes of religious conflict between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria, evaluate the extent to which religious tolerance will enhance community and socio-economic development, and also to estimate the cost implication of peace building for socio-economic development. The study being a descriptive study engages secondary data, and as well makes recommendation that economic and societal wellbeing can only be achieved in an environment where multi-culturality and multi-religiosity are guaranteed.

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Economit Journal: Scientific Journal of Accountancy, Management and Finance is an international journal using a peer-reviewed process published in February, May, August and November by Britain International for Academic Research Publisher (BIAR-Publisher). Economit welcomes research papers in ...