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Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the Promotion of Regional Peace and Security in Nigeria: the Role of the Church

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The technological advancement in the 21st century has paved way for national growth and development in Nigerian society. The church is not aloof to the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to foster peace and security locally and globally. The paper examines the role of the church in the use of ICT in the promotion of regional peace and security in Nigeria. The study adopted the historical, descriptive and participatory observation methods. Findings show that ICT has helped to reshape church ideology and practices to further contribute to the peace and security in Nigeria. Hence, the study recommends that the church should judiciously make use of ICT in the promotion of regional peace and security in Nigeria.

Source: Caritas et Veritas

DOI: 10.32725/cetv.2024.004

Authors: Olumuyiwa Aduralere Ajetomobi, Timothy Opeyemi Yayi, Tosin Success Abolaji

Institution: University of Ilorin

Language: English

Topic: Religion and Sociopolitical Dynamics in Nigeria

Subfield: General Social Sciences

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403513327

FWCI: 0.89

Cites: 10

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10