IWF

Author(s):
Bello Wasiu Oyetunji, wasoyeb1@gmail.com,

Abstract: Nigeria as a giant of African countries has been in great problem militating against good governance. Despite the number of years of being in democratic era, the system of governance remains unbearable. Of such problems is high level of corruption. Islam one of the religions being practiced in the country provides divine roles in stabilizing the good governance. Islam as a total way of life has been introduced into Nigeria as far back as 7th century, accompanied by its provisions for good governance. System of administration of Prophet Muhammad and models from his successors are analyzed to enrich our submissions on the role of religion, especially Islam, in serving as catalyst for good governance. This paper employs narrative and evaluative methods. In its findings, the paper discovers that most of constituted authorities' mis-use their powers which results to failure in good governance while maintaining that religious thought is an ideal tool in stabilizing good governance in Nigeria.