Religion A Potent Force For National Integration
This paper examined religion as a potent force for national integration because religion is the human and spiritual experiences, which serves as the machinery that propels successful development and a unifying factor which enhances national integration. The practice of religious beliefs helps to achieve the unity and faith that are ingrained in the Nigerian coat of arms. Religion inculcates moral discipline in people, transforms behaviour, establishes rules, defines relationships and serves as an agent of social control. A number of recommendations were made such as government should treat all religions equally and promote conscious agenda that will produce patriotic citizens, which will enhance National integration.