THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY SIDES OF VALUES: IMPLICATIONS FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This paper examined the good, bad and ugly aspects of values and the implications on national development. The crucial nature of values cannot be overstated. Values are either good or bad but the bad values have very terrible consequences hence, graded as ugly values. The paper therefore examined what value is all about, some of the good values in Nigeria, and the attributes that help these values to strive. Furthermore, the bad and ugly values were also examined along with their attributes and the effect on the citizens. It was established that good values when entrenched will lead to national development and global acceptability while bad values will lead to bad leadership, national catastrophe, retrogression, poverty, fear, and terrorism. The paper therefore suggested punishment for those found wanting, corrupt officials should face justice, and that Social Studies should be made compulsory from primary schools to tertiary institutions.