Re-Inventing State Value Through the Redefinition of Ethical Practice

The value of any nation state is the capacity of its governance system to continually add value to its citizenry. This goal can only be achieved through the proper use of state power and natural endowments, although Nigeria as a nation is richly endowed in all areas, the prevailing abuse of these resources have rather hindered individual, group and corporate social progress of Nigerians. It is the view of this paper that the absence of ethical practice in the governance process has birthed corruption and poor social order that has undermined institutional capacity to deliver upon demand and as a consequence the essence and value of the Nigerian state has been undermined. This paper therefore holds that for any genuine national renewal to take place, it must be accompanied by the institution, inculcation and enforcement of ethical standards to govern individual, groups and public officials, this it is believed will contribute significantly in strengthening and rejuvenating the value of the Nigerian State