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Decline in Moral Values: Causes, Effects and Solutions

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 Decline in Moral Values: Causes, Effects and Solutions
Olayinka Akanle (PhD).

Discussion Material/Outtput for the Topic Decline in Moral Values: Causes, Effects and Solutions on the Mid Morning Show of
3/2/2021
Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS), Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. 01 March, 2021.
 Introduction
• Decline in Moral Values is widespread
• Nigerians among most frequent viewers of phonographic sites and users of
pornographic videos globally
• Nigerians religious but not Godly. Moraless and valueless
• According to Pewresearchcenter.org (9 in 10 Nigerians claimed religion is
very important to their lives) yet most Nigerians act contrary to their
religious teachings
• Religion less significant in wealthy nations
• WHAT A CONTRADICTION!!!
• It is a serious development problem
Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in
Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
 Values and Morals
• Values--- things of worth, usefulness and of importance to owners in
society
• Values are standards, or qualities commonly agreed to be desire and worth
by a group of people
• Morals are principles of behaviours necessary for protecting life and
societies/values
• Morals and values are needed for peace, mutual respects, order, progress
and development
• Morals and values must be well safeguarded and protected for
development, progress and peace
• Values and morals set standards for behavior and moderate human action
• Morals and Values are needed for order and smooth functioning of
societies
Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in
Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
 Strategic Moral Values
1. Truth
2. Freedom
3. Honesty
4. Fairness
5. Love
6. Respect for human rights
7. Charity/generousity
8. Self-respect and self-control
9. Respect for life
10. Hardwork
11. Justice
12. Forgiveness
13. Tolerance
14. Respect for others
Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in
Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
• Westernization
Causes of Moral Decline
• Industrialization
• Modernization
• Globalization
• Poor Parenting-- Non-nonchalant attitude of the parents
• Technology and Social Media- WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter etc
• Peer influence
• Arrogance of current youths- The New School/Old School Syndrome
• Nonchalant and lackadaisical adults-The I am busy/it is not my business generation of adults
• Poor modeling
• Visionless leadership
• Poor followership
• Family disorganization
• Lack of effective moral instruction
Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in
Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
 Effects
• Injustice
• Crime
• Underdevelopment
• Poverty
• Infidelity
• Sexual harassment
• Discrimination
• Violence
• Conflicts
• Political and financial corruption
Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in
Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
 Pathways/Solutions
• Introduce children to Ethical Behavior early in life
• Demonstration of values and morality by leaders
• Sanction and reinforcement
• Strengthening existing institutions
• Increased monitoring of online contents
• Schools and parents must show leadership and be more involved
• More governments and religious leaders’ responsibilities

Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in

Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
 Conclusion
• Any society without practical respect for morality and values can
never develop

• Values are standards of behavior needed for peace, progress and

development

• More practical and strategic efforts needed to upscale Nigeria’s values

and morality thresholds for sustainable development

Discussion Guide for the Topic Beauty in Diversity in

Commemoration of The United Nations Day of Tolerance on
3/2/2021
the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo
 Appreciation

Thank you very much

Olayinka Akanle (PhD).

Discussion Guide for the Topic Decline in Moral Values: Causes, Effects and Solutions on the Mid Morning Show on Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State
3/2/2021
(BCOS), Ibadan Nigeria. 01 March, 2021.
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