Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- Our societal institutions, which are meant to instill morality and ethical behavior, are failing-or at the very least, not doing enough. The increasing moral decadence, especially among younger generations, is proof of this failure. The way people think, speak, and act today reveals a disturbing shift in values, particularly when it comes to relationships and marriage.

Last year, while traveling for a program, I boarded a commercial vehicle and struck up a conversation with a fellow passenger. We were discussing employment opportunities when she suddenly changed the narrative. She excitedly told me about a young lady who had recently married a wealthy Nigerian man, emphasizing how the lady now drives luxury cars, move...