Ndi Igbo, Culture and Traditional Retirement Pattern: A Study in Igboto Mma
Conference: ISA 22nd Annual International Conference (2025)
Presenter(s): Chidi Ejikeme Osuagwu
Tags: 2025 Uturu Abia State University Chidi Ejikeme Osuagwu
Abstract
Ndi Igbo constitutes as one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria with very rich cultural heritage. There is no Igbo community that does not parade very rich culture whether at home or in diaspora. In recent times and with the advent of globalization and development in modern communication system, it’s easy to read and even view how Ndi Igbo in diaspora display their cultures in foreign land. As it were, culture being a way of life of a people, it is important to note that culture borrows and culture lends out. It is therefore not uncommon to see Ndi Igbo borrowing and adopting cultural patterns especially from their neighbors. Similarly, the Ndi Igbo neighbors also borrow certain Igbo cultures for their adaptations and development. However, what is very important and peculiar is that Ndi Igbo and their cultures are tied to development which is very unique. Thus, the paper Ndi Igbo and their Traditional Retirement Pattern: A Study In Igboto Mma shows how Igbo culture is tied to community development. In fact, this Igboto mma culture demonstrates the fact that prior to the western pattern of retirement and it’s appetencies that Ndi Igbo had evolved traditional retirement culture that has enhanced human and capital development. The Igboto mma till date remains a cherished culture especially among the Cross River Igbo as it’s capacity for community, human and capital development remains indelible.
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