Feb 3, 2025

Humanity Towards Others: The Critical Role of Core Values in Social and Political Reforms

by

Teke Manuel

These movements highlight governmental shortcomings but neglect the imperative of cultivating personal core values, which tackle the foundational causes of the social and political instability. By prioritizing integrity, mutual respect and compassion, this framework aligns individual development with communal advancement. Fostering personal values enhances interconnectedness and shared humanity, paving the way for positive transformation from the grassroot. This cultivates social cohesion and inspires systemic change, ultimately driving lasting improvements in society.

Teke. Like many of his Nigerian contemporaries, he took to the street to express his discontent. From within protest movements, he witnessed petty, dubious practices, precisely the sort which protesters were speaking against. A business strategist, he is convinced that, after a revolution in mentality first and foremost, it is a new generation of virtuous leaders who will bring about change.