Igbo pre-colonial norms and values as pillars for the sustenance of post-colonial Igbo society

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Igbo pre-colonial norms and values as pillars for the sustenance of post-colonial Igbo society

Chinonso E. Agbo

Nsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies | Vol 9, No 1 | © 2021 Chinonso E. Agbo | This work is licensed

under CC Attribution 4.0

Submitted: 30 March 2021 | Published: 24 August 2021

About the author(s)

Chinonso E. Agbo is an independent researcher under a private firm, DEE SIFO DIGITAL CONCEPT based in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria.

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Abstract

The thrust of this work is on engineering the pre-colonial norms and values, embedded in Ala (earth-goddess deity) to contend the contemporary moral decadency prevalent in Igboland. These norms and values which include, but not limited to; respect, hard work, kindness and hospitality, truthfulness and rectitude will be examined using phenomenological and comparative method of study to accentuate its essence in the 21^st century and beyond.

Keywords

Igbo, pre-colonial, post-colonial norms and values