The Igbo culture places greater emphasis on the father-child relationship than on the husband-wife bond or any other kinship ties. Within this cultural framework, sexual interactions in the family are primarily directed toward achieving a crucial social objective: the continuation of the male lineage. Unlike some other societies, Igbo traditions do not demand exclusivity in…
Location map of Ukanafun Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Photo: Researchgate
Many people in Akwa Ibom are unaware that an indigenous Igbo community exists in Ukanafun Local Government Area, called Ohaobu. This community’s name and its claim to hosting rights for a gas facility are strongly disputed by their neighbors.
When people…