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   thatwill   eradicate   poverty   and unemployment in the nation.