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    Linkage between Religious Intolerance and Underdevelopment of Tourism Sector in Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State
    (Lead City University, 2022-12) Ogundana Francis Oyeku
    Religion today is facing numerous challenges and this challenge was accompanied with death and destruction of properties. There is virtually no peace within the Muslim faithful, traditional religions and Christendom; all these have negative consequences on tourism activities and underdevelopment of tourism sectors. Ikorodu township in Lagos have its own share from this religious war. This research is undertaken to proffer solutions to this serious problem. The research design for this study is survey research. The population comprised of 100 respondents randomly selected. This consists of the religious leaders, (Christianity and Islam), traditional leaders, free thinkers, tourist, and elder statesmen in the community. Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and In-depth Interviews were adopted in this study. Data were obtained using a structured questionnaire and was analyzed using table, frequency, percentage to answer the research questions. The results on the extent of religious practices in Ikorodu. It was shown that all of the respondents 100% indicated that they have heard of religion before. More of the respondents 46(56.8%) indicated that they practice Christianity, 33(40.7%) practices Islam, while the other 2(2.5%) practices traditional religion. 67 (82.7%) indicated that they do practice religion fully. Results on the extent of tourism and religious crisis and intolerance in Ikorodu also, it was shown that more of the 51 representing (63%) signified that they have noticed the occurrence of religious crisis in their local government, Also, more of the respondents 63(77.8%) signified that they have participated in tourism activities. On Religious Intolerance and underdevelopment of Tourism, it was revealed that more of the respondents 51(63%) agreed that religious crisis in Ikorodu has led to disruption of tourism activities in Ikorodu LGA. Also, more of the respondents 63(77.8%) signified that tourism development cannot happen under religious intolerance, while the other 18 *22.2%) insisted that tourism can develop under religious intolerance. Finally, more of the respondents 77(95.1%) agreed that tourism is underdeveloped in their residential areas. The study recommends that the government should embark upon public enlightenment and strong policy on religious tolerant. Also enabling environment should be provided in favour of all religions. Keywords: Religious intolerance; Tourism sector; Ikorodu Lagos State Word Count: 300