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Item Ethics in the Nigerian national pledge and its implications for the transformation agenda(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, 2013-12) Oke, O.The non-challant attitude of Nigerians on issues affecting the development of the nation has become a source of concern to all and sundry and various efforts made by successive administrations to change their Orientation at different levels of government in the country have not yielded any success. This has accounted for series of problems facing the country since independence. Several scholarly works have been done from different perspectives on issues affecting national life and how a change of attitude can be ensured among Nigerians. In this work, therefore, an attempt is made to discuss ethical issues in the National Pledge and the implications such have for the transformation agenda of the Federal Government. It is argued that if both the leaders and the followers internalise the content of the Pledge not only by reciting it but by acting the contents therein, Nigeria will be a better place for all to live and the transformation agenda of government will not to be a mirage.Item Christianity and fundamental human rights in Nigeria(The Department of Religious Studies, University of Ibadan, 2012-12) Oke, O.The Issue of human rights’ abuse in Nigeria has been discussed in various fora from political, social, economic and judicial viewpoints. While efforts made in these fields of academic endeavour are highly commendable, one area which seems to have been largely ignored is the religious response to the subject matter. This paper is aimed at discussing the issue of human rights from a Christian perspective with emphasis on what Christian organizations should do in the quest for the promotion of human rights in Nigeria. The Nigerian constitutions since independence have been embodying the provisions of human rights. Unfortunately, these provisions are not strictly adhered to; and this has accounted for lack of good governance in Nigeria. In achieving the aim, therefore, we shall discuss issues relating to human rights abuse, various cases of abuse in Nigeria, and what should be the attitude and efforts of Christians.Item Appropriating christian ethical values in enhancing sustainable development in Nigeria(Department of Nigerian and Foreign Languages and Literatures, Faculty ofArts, Olabisi Onabanjo University, 2016-09) Oke, O.Nigeria society today is bedeviled with problems of bribery and corruption, embezzlement of public fund, insecurity, nepotism, favouritism, kidnapping and so on which has over the years made developmental efforts of government a mirage. On this issue, many researches have been carried out in order to find a lasting solution to these seemingly insurmountable Problems. Many programmes, strategies implemented by government, its agencies and commissions to bring the Problems under control such as Ethical Revolution (ER), National Rebirth (NR), Rebranding Nigeria Campaign (RNC), Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) and so on have not been able to nail the problems in the bud. However, an area which seems to have been largely ignored and which is responsible for the inability is the absence of Christian ethical values in the entire discourse. That is, the neglect of Christian ethical values of transparency, social justice, honesty and love among those in the corridors of power in the country on one hand and the followers on the other hand. This paper therefore, examined the Christian ethical values that are closely related to sustainable development, its meaning and how the values can be used to engender sustainable development in Nigeria. We also offered recommendations for stakeholders; the political leaders and the followers alike on the need to make Christian ethical values of transparency, social justice, honesty and love their watchwords in both their private and public dealings.