Ibrahim, Muhammad YakubuMuhammad, Maishanu AliyuAdamu, Tanko Isah2023-12-122023-12-122019-10-14Afridi, M. M. R. K., Dictionary of Holy Quran, New Delhi: ANMOL Publications PVT. LTD., 2006. Aliyu, M. M. “Accountability as a Measure for Good Governance and Combating Corruption in Nigeria: An Islamic Perspective”, in Al-Ishraq Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies, A Publication of the Departments of Arabic and Islamic Studies, Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Vol. 9, October, 2017, p.59. El-Ghazali, A. H, The Way to the Revival of the Muslim Ummah, Cairo: Falāh Foundation for Translation, 2001https://keffi.nsuk.edu.ng/handle/20.500.14448/3560The aim of this paper is to look at those things that make good governance difficult in Nigeria and to provide solution from Islamic perspective. Good governance is generally characterized by doing what is right from the side of the leader while following due process in governing his subjects. However, if certain elements are seen as part of the government which can include breach of trust, abuse of oath of an office, discrimination based on tribal, zone or political party of the opponents or citizens, bribery and corruption and worse of all nepotism such a government is classified as bad government. The type of governance exhibited by the Seal of Prophets Muhammad (S. A. W) is an example of good governance based on divine guidance and operated with justice to all and sundry without biased. If Nigerian leaders would govern according to the provision of the constitution and their party manifesto, I believe all the hindrances to good governance can overcome. Related literatures and interview were both employed as the methodology of this research. In conclusion, leaders should see themselves first as the servants of the people and should have it at their hearts that leadership is all about sacrifice and providing good service without compromise. It is recommended that credibility should be considered when it comes to appointment and what is for a particular zone, constituency or location should be given to them without denialenGood Governance; Nigeria; Islam; Hindrances; Solution.Article