THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CHRISTIANITY ON EARLY NIGERIA SOCIETIES: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE UNITED EVANGELICAL CHURCH IN ODOLU, KOGI STATE
Abstract
Christianity as a considered civilization which permeated most Nigerian societies in the wake of colonialism is increasingly and significantly accepted and practised by many. It is an important instrument for mobilizing resources and organizing the rural populace to have cogent interests in providing for their wellbeing. It is against this backdrop that this paper attempts to examine the impact of Christianity on early Nigerian societies. The paper beams a searchlight on the socio-economic impact of the United Evangelical Church in Odolu, Kogi State. The study adopts the qualitative method of historical analysis. It makes use of both the primary and secondary sources. The paper observes that the existence of the United Evangelical Church in Odolu has had a lots of impact on the socio-economic activities of the people of Odolu. However, it should be noted that the impact the United Evangelical Church had on Odolu was not only positive but also negative with observable challenges.