Omoluabi: An African Conception of moral values

The moral experience is a reality in every social and cultural life, with variations being the interpretations given to experience. A people’s value system defines their identity. Consequently, this paper interrogates an example of African theory against developmental model, using philosophical, expositional, analytical comparative methods. reflections focus on Yoruba context Nigeria. posits relationship between development. It argues that inability Nigerian state attain enviable status can be attributed decadence, apart from inept leadership, ethnicity, antagonism, endless vendetta, political jingoism sub-nationalism. Since goal morality peaceful co-existence, harmonious interaction, cohesion character development, Omoluabi traits appropriated tackle problems questions contemporary society. concludes heritage serve as corpus raw material for contribute tackling existential, challenges.