AFRICAN INDIGENOUS RELIGION AS A CURE TO MORAL LAXITY AND CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT

This study examined the potential of African indigenous religion in Nigeria as a remedy for addressing moral laxity and corruption within the social fabric. This research investigated the ethical principles, community-based activities, and cultural relevance that are inherent in these indigenous belief systems. This was achieved by conducting a thorough literature review, ethnographic study, and historical analysis. The method involved a qualitative analysis, drawing from existing literature, historical documents, and ethnographic studies to uncover the moral and ethical foundations inherent in these religious traditions. Results shown that native faiths are important in forming social norms, encouraging moral conduct, and providing a framework for dealing with corruption. In order to harness the ethical potential of these traditions in addressing moral laxity and corruption in Nigeria, recommendations based on these findings emphasized the significance of respecting and preserving indigenous belief systems, incorporating their moral teachings into larger societal structures, and promoting cultural education.