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Collapsed Moral Values, Major Cause Of Pervasive Corruption In Nigeria — Clerics
Two renowned clerics in Nigeria, Rev Father George Ehusani and Imam Fuad Adeyemi have blamed the high level of corruption in Nigeria on fallen moral values in the society.
The clerics say the diminishing moral values amongst Nigerians have largely boosted the prevalence of corruption in the nation and proposed the development of a core national value as the solution to having a better Nigeria.
The Founder, Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, Revd. Fr. George Ehusani led the call during a special radio town hall meeting against corruption, organized by Progressive Impact Organization for Community Development, PRIMORG, with the support of MacArthur Foundation on Thursday in Abuja.
Fr. Ehusani who was proffering a solution on how to curb the menace of moral decadence which is believed to be chiefly aiding corruption in Nigeria, said the nation’s present circumstances do not encourage integrity amongst citizens.
His words: “We need a certain set of values. We need core national values with leaders that will uphold those values and virtues and will show examples of it.
“Teachers, high-level government officials and others will show a high level of truth, integrity, honesty and it is through this way we can govern society better.”
Against the opinion of some Nigerians, Fr. Ehusani argued that religion has majorly helped in keeping Nigeria together as a nation and calming down irate citizens against taking to violence and crime.
“Let me say that when people say that religion has failed, I tell them that actually, it is a religion that is stopping the poor from killing the rich today.
“It is a religion that is helping our society stay afloat, if not for religion we would have had worse criminals on the street today. Imagine what it would have been like without religion in Nigeria,” Fr. Ehusani stated.
The National Chief Imam, Al-Habibiyyah Islamic Society, Imam Fuad Adeyemi who was also part of the program backed the call for the development of a core national value in Nigeria.
“We actually need to have a national value, we need to work for love and when you have that at the back of our minds, we would be able to have a national value,” Imam Adeyemi noted.
On his part, the Country Director, Accountability Lab Nigeria, Mr. Friday Odey asked the federal government and governments at all levels to lead the way in promoting integrity.
On reward for integrity, Odey had this to say: “For me, to serve or build a school for the people should not be rewarded. If I found you as a person, I should identify and celebrate you as a person.”
Earlier, a lecturer at Bingham University, Dr. Hope Cole said society’s role in molding people is actually to create that ethical value. She stressed that ethics is the most important thing society needed to mold the younger ones.
Dr. Cole identified corruption, greed, and injustice as the three basic things responsible for moral decadence in Nigeria society.
Her words: “Moral decadence booms in our society as a result of corruption, greed is also a factor that pushes people to corruption and injustice that has over time formed precedents in the minds of the people.”
Cole, however, urged Nigerians to take responsibility in building a better society.
“Be the good person you need people to see and try the best you can to know that integrity is not inborn, it is something that you must do and not just do but do always,” she said.
The meeting was also used to celebrate two Nigerians; Keith Mali who returned the sum of $80,000 worth of Bitcoin mistakenly transferred into his bitcoin wallet by an unknown person, and Oluwafisayo Arojojoye, a taxi driver renowned for returning forgotten items by his passengers.
Mali and Arojojoye respectively attributed their acts of integrity to their upbringing.
PRIMORG’s town hall meeting against corruption is supported by the MacArthur Foundation.
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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles
Joel Ajayi
At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.
Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.
What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.
Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022.
In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.
Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.
“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”
She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”
The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.
Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”
For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”
Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”
Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.
Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.
Chiamaka expressed Further; “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.
With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.
Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.
“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.
He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.
“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”
Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.
“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”
He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”
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