Reclaiming Values: The Impact of African Moral Philosophy on Nigeria's Societal Progress

The sustainable development and self-reliance of any nation are dependent on the traditional moral values held in high esteem by the members. This in turn is a direct reflection of the quality of moral education of that country. Among the major constraints to sustainable development of Nigeria is that there is no creative indigenous moral order to sustain the people. The failure of Nigeria to sustained indigenous moral values for the formation of the citizenry, particularly the young people, accounts for the decline of moral values in national development. This study examined the role of Traditional African moral values in national development. This study adopted expository research design. It explored the African traditional religion and the traditional moral values in the context of sustainable national development. Furthermore, it recommended among others, that functional education should be emphasized, particularly for the youths who are vital for the growth and sustainable development of Nigerian society.