MORAL EDUCATION: CAN PHILOSOPHY SAVE NIGERIA YOUTH FROM THE PURSUIT OF. WEALTH AT ALL COST?

The growing obsession with rapid wealth acquisition among many Nigerian youths has generated serious moral and social concerns. The pursuit of wealth at all costs often expressed through corruption, internet fraud, ritual practices, and other unethical means raises questions about the effectiveness of moral formation in contemporary Nigerian society. Adopting an analytical method, this study examines the role of moral education and philosophical reflection in addressing this challenge. Through conceptual and critical analysis, the study argues that philosophy provides ethical frameworks that can help reshape the value orientation of Nigerian youths. By emphasizing virtues such as integrity, responsibility, moderation, and respect for human dignity, philosophical ethics can contribute to the development of morally conscious citizens. The paper concludes that integrating philosophical moral education into formal and informal learning spaces can help redirect youths from materialistic pursuits toward socially responsible and ethically grounded ways of achieving success.