CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN RELIGION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATION IN NATION BUILDING

The act of nation building is a great task that requires a lot of commitment, sacrifice and above all, sustainabledevelopment and innovation. Unless the leaders and followers have the indomitable will to endure somepersonal inconveniences and sincerely get committed to the business of nation building, Nigeria’s problemmay not be solved. Sustainable development and innovation are not only integral but crucial for nationbuilding. It enables countries to achieve economic growth, social progress and environmental protection.With politics of virtue, a leader may not bring about the necessary changes that would benefit the generalpublic. In view of this, it has become imperative to explore the input made so far by African religion in itsquest to contribute to sustainable development and innovation in nation building. By promoting the valuesand practices of African religion, a strong, stable and prosperous nation can be built. Descriptive researchdesign was employed in data collection and analysis. Nations can actually achieve long-term prosperity,social justice and environmental protection by integrating sustainable development and innovation.