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ASSESSING SOCIO-RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES IN THE POST-COVID ERA IN THE SOUTH-WESTERN NIGERIA

ODUDELE ROTIMI, ADABEMBE K. O., AYEGUNLE I. O., ADEDAYO M. A.,

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Abstract    

This article assessed the socio-religious activities in South-western Nigeria, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examined the effects of COVID-19 on socio- religious activities in south west Nigeria and the changes and innovations made to socio- religious settings and their implications. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach which involved 500 participants from the South-western region, with 100 from each state. The findings revealed that social life has largely returned to normal in terms of people not strictly adhering to pandemic-related precautions in public places. Religious life has seen significant changes in the post-COVID-19 era. Attendance at religious activities has declined, impacting monetary contributions to religious institutions. Some individuals have shifted to alternative methods of worship, such as online platforms, bypassing traditional intermediaries. The study concludes that while pandemic precautions have eased, maintaining awareness of pandemic risks is crucial. It is recommended that local governments and public authorities continue to disseminate information about pandemics and their variants to prevent complacency. It suggested that religious leaders should develop contingency plans for future crises that disrupt religious gatherings to ensure continuity of services. Hence, alternative funding models, like online donations and seeking grants, should be explored to address the decline in financial contributions to religious institutions.

Keywords: COVID - 19, Socio-religious, Activities, South west, Nigeria