Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that many Nigerians have become desensitised to insecurity, killings, and violence, describing the situation as a worrying sign of moral decline in the country.
Speaking during a function at St James Anglican Church on Saturday, May 16, Jonathan lamented that tragic incidents that once shocked the nation are now often treated as routine.
He said Nigeria is gradually losing its moral values and sense of humanity, stressing that violence, insecurity, and the erosion of human values have become deeply disturbing realities.
According to him, communities are being destroyed and lives lost, yet society appears to move on as though nothing happened — a trend he described as dangerous and unacceptable.
Jonathan also warned about the growing influence of negative values spread through modern technology and information systems. While acknowledging the benefits of technology, he noted that harmful behaviour is increasingly being glorified, with wrongdoing sometimes receiving more attention and praise than positive conduct.
He added that Nigeria urgently needs moral direction, spiritual guidance, and a restoration of values to secure a better future for coming generations.
