THE PLACE OF PRAYER AND WORKS IN THE POLITICAL RECOVERY OF NIGERIA

Abstract

The political degradation in Nigerian society has led to a breakdown of law and order in Nigeria. In a context marked by deep political socio-economic instability, many Nigerians turn to prayer as a source of hope. No human society exists without religion. Prayer functions not only as personal devotion but also as a communal practice that fosters resilience. However, reliance on prayer alone without actions risks passivity and undermines structural reform. This paper examines the intertwined roles of prayer and works in the political recovery of Nigeria. This paper also delineates “works” as the spectrum of civic engagement, policy implementation, institutional accountability, and public service that concretize aspirations for democratic governance. This paper adopted a Historical Method with Descriptive Approach, and also involved a thorough review of literature, discussion with masses, Church organizations, and religious leaders, as well as data from Journals, and Textbooks. This paper discovered the power and potency of prayer in social transformations that some Nigeria leaders have failed to use. It has also established a link between prayer and social transformations.  This paper concludes that a synergistic approach where prayer informs ethical motivations and works enact structural change offers a more holistic framework for Nigeria’s political recovery.