Cosmic-Ethical Order in Ecclesiastes 2:1-11: Its Implications for Contemporary Nigerian Political Leaders
| dc.contributor.author | Okunoye, Job Oluremi | |
| dc.contributor.author | Wambutda, Joseph Rotkang | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-22T11:00:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-22T11:00:27Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2023 | |
| dc.description.abstract | When the ethical world view of a people fails to align with God‟s created order, having chaotic situations within the society is indispensable. The societal ills that wreak havoc on the Nigerian society day by day are a confirmation which to a large extent have to do with the ethical misconducts of those in position of power as well as the collective destructive attitudes of the populace. This paper explores the cosmology of the book of Ecclesiastes in relation to the unethical behaviours of contemporary Nigerian Political leaders. Consequently, the research employed qualitative method as instrument of investigation. The research findings show that the level of poverty in the society today is on the increase as leadership positions have become platforms for amassing public funds for personal pleasure rather than offering service to the people. It is against this background that leaders‟ attention is drawn to the reality of the insatiable quest for materialism that inadvertently ends in self-destruction here and in eternity. Our leaders should therefore curb their inordinate ambition for material gains and focus their attention in creating a conducive environment that would better the living standard of the citizens. Leaders should be devoted to serving the people rather than using their position to divert resources meant for the development of the society. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0794-4551 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.acu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1836 | |
| dc.publisher | Faculty of Arts, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria | |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | Volume 32 | |
| dc.subject | Cosmology | |
| dc.subject | Qoheleth (Ecclesiastes) | |
| dc.subject | Ethical Order | |
| dc.subject | Moral | |
| dc.subject | Corruption | |
| dc.subject | and political leaders | |
| dc.title | Cosmic-Ethical Order in Ecclesiastes 2:1-11: Its Implications for Contemporary Nigerian Political Leaders | |
| dc.type | Article |