The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has raised alarm over what he described as the continuous erosion of moral and ethical values across different segments of Nigerian society.
Speaking on Politics Today, a current affairs programme aired on Channels Television on Wednesday, the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor lamented that Nigeria has developed a culture that glorifies material wealth regardless of how it is acquired.
“The entire value system of the country has been eroded,” Sanusi said. “A society in which material wealth, no matter how you get it, is respected and glorified—where people who are known to have stolen money get rewarded with ministerial appointments—that society will continue to reproduce itself.”
The outspoken monarch stressed that for Nigeria to chart a new path towards progress, it must begin to hold public office holders accountable and stop recycling individuals with questionable integrity into key government positions.
Sanusi’s remarks come amid renewed public debate over governance, corruption, and appointments at various levels of government.
His comments have since sparked wide reactions on social media, with many Nigerians echoing his concerns and calling for a return to a value-driven society.
As one of Nigeria’s most prominent traditional rulers and a respected voice on economic and governance issues, Sanusi’s critique is likely to rekindle discussions on the need for institutional reforms and national reorientation.
