Ori Oke and National Development in Nigeria: A Geo-Political Analysis

Abstract

Ori-Oke, Prayer Mountains in Nigeria, are a rational phenomenon. They are a form of physical asset, spiritual arsenal, sacred geography and geopolitical utility which have benefited Nigeria. Several mountains for contestation of space exist in the nooks and crannies of Nigeria. These have been utilised for all kind of activities, ranging from economic to social, political and religious activities. The summation of the utilisation of this contestation of space, to a large extent, has brought about development. Therefore, the main objective of this paper is to conceptualise the importance of Ori-Oke in Nigeria from geo-political stand point. Ethnographic research design was employed to obtain and analyse data. The paper, therefore, recommends to the government of all the tier levels and the Ori-Oke attendees, to optimally explore the geo-political benefits of the natural facilities. The paper concludes that, as man is a part of spiritual being, he needs spiritual things to survive and explore.