AMORC, NOA decry moral decline, call for self-reformation to drive national progress

Ancient Mystical Order Rosae Crucis (AMORC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) have expressed concern over what they described as growing moral decline in society, calling for urgent individual self-reformation as a foundation for national progress.

They made the call on Sunday at the AMORC 2026 Western Zonal Conclave held at the Ilupeju ISIS Lodge, Lagos State, with the theme: “Unity and Responsibility: Pathway to Freedom and National Progress.”

The three-day event, which attracted participants from within and outside Nigeria, featured lectures, reflections, and discussions on personal transformation, civic responsibility, and national rebirth as critical tools for building a just and progressive society.

AMORC, a global philosophical and educational organisation focused on the study of natural and spiritual laws, used the gathering to emphasize moral consciousness and ethical responsibility as key drivers of societal development.

Speaking at the event, the Grand Councillor of AMORC and traditional ruler of Epe, Oba Babatope Ogunnowo, urged Nigerians to embrace inward moral reformation to eliminate corruption, greed, selfishness, and other negative behaviours that hinder national growth.

According to him, sustainable national development can only be achieved when individuals commit to rebuilding their personal values and embracing discipline, integrity, and compassion.

“A conscious moral reformation that removes selfishness, greed, inordinate accumulation, corruption, and disregard for humanity will lead to the emergence of the national values we desire,” he said.

Ogunnowo, who also spoke on leadership, described governance as a sacred responsibility rooted in service and stewardship.

“Leadership is the sacred trust of guiding people toward justice, stability, and shared prosperity,” he added, lamenting what he described as stagnated development in the country compared to other nations since independence.

He stressed that national progress requires both leadership accountability and citizens’ ethical responsibility toward one another and the country.

Also speaking, the Grand Master of AMORC, Eugenius Idiodi, described the conclave as a moral awakening and spiritual invitation aimed at reawakening citizens to their collective duty toward national advancement.

He noted that no nation rises by accident, stressing that development is driven not only by policies and institutions but by the character, clarity of vision, and unity of purpose of its people.

“Great nations are not built by mere policies, institutions or resources, but by the character of their people, the clarity of their vision, and the unity of their collective will,” Idiodi said.

He further emphasized that shared responsibility remains a spiritual foundation for national progress, adding that every citizen has a duty to contribute to the common good beyond personal interests.

Idiodi called on Nigerians to adopt a service-oriented mindset, urging a shift from self-centered attitudes to a stronger commitment to humanity and national development.

Also contributing, Mrs. Adejoke Ologunagba of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) stressed the need for value reorientation at all levels of society.
She advocated for community parenting, stating that moral upbringing of children should not be left to parents and teachers alone but should involve all members of society.

Ologunagba emphasized that rebuilding societal values requires collective responsibility and consistent efforts to guide young people toward acceptable norms and ethical behaviour.

The event concluded with renewed calls for unity, responsibility, and moral discipline as essential pillars for national transformation and sustainable development. (NAN)