Profit over people and the decline of social cohesion in Nigeria

Nigeria is rich in culture, resilience and communal tradition. Across the country, however, many of the social norms that once encouraged mutual support and collective responsibility are coming under strain. In homes, workplaces, places of worship and public institutions, money is increasingly shaping how people relate to one another. What was once regarded as generosity is often treated as an expense, while self-interest is frequently justified as a necessity of survival. This shift is not abstract. It plays out daily in families, governance a