“In Religious Pluralism and the Nigerian State, Simeon Ilesanmi brings historical, socio-ethical perspectives to the relationship between religion and the State in Nigeria. In this well-researched and in-depth study, Ilesanmi prescribes certain remedies to the perennial problems of religious violence and conflict, formulating a united public ethic to deal with Nigeria’s diverse political situation. The book is a significant addition to the existing literature on religion, state, and society in Africa. I highly recommend it to all students and scholars of social ethics, history of religions, theology, and African studies.”—Jacob K. Olupona, Professor, History of Religions, African and African-American Studies, University