THE SIGNIFICANCE OF IGBO TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE

BY CHUKWU GLORIA

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF UNITY ENUGU

 

INTRODUCTION    

         Architecture is the art and science of designing and constructing buildings. It plays a crucial role in reflecting the culture, traditions, and values of a society. Traditional architecture, in particular, serves as a bridge between the past and the present, preserving the identity of a community and providing a glimpse into its history. In the case of Igbo traditional architecture, its significance lies not only in its aesthetic appeal but also in its embodiment of Igbo cultural values, social structures, and religious beliefs. This paper will explore the importance of Igbo traditional architecture, its key characteristics, and how it has evolved over time.

NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY PROVIDES 900 HOUSEHOLDS IN BARKIN LADI AND BOKKOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS (LGAs), PLATEAU STATE WITH RELIEVE MATERIALS

It was jollification galore, a moment of relieve and comfort, as excitement, happiness and joy rented the air at Barkin Ladi and Bokkos Local Government Areas (LGAs), Plateau State when the Nigerian Red Cross Society whose mandate is the alleviation of human suffering, provided through support and funding from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), food and non-food items to 900 households in two distribution exercises the Society conducted recently at Barkin Ladi and Bokkos LGAs, Plateau State respectively for the benefit of the internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

PERICOMA: HIS BIRTH, DEATH, SONGS, HONOUR AND ACTIVISM

Pericoma’s efforts individually and collectively to contribute his own quota towards preserving the culture of Ndi-Igbo, like all other meaningful efforts in life, did not go without recognition and challenges.

THE OMENALA EXPONENT: THE IMPRESSIVE DIVE HE TOOK THAT ILLUMINATED PEOPLES MIND ABOUT IGBO HERITAGE, TRADITION AND CULTURE

Chief Azubuike Nwankwo Mezue Okoye is his name. He lived as a respected and ardent follower, believer and practitioner of “Omenala” the Igbo traditional religion and culture. A musician of high standing and repute he truly was. His dance, music and songs were in both content and context, thought provoking, change oriented and impact driven. They were inspiringly unique and pioneering.

PEACE CLUB FESTIVAL FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN JOS NORTH LGA: A MUST SUPPORT EVENT BY ALL AND SUNDRY

TIC Chairman Jos North LGA, Hon. Samuel Dala Umaru receiving LEPRT publications from Mrs. Ikwuta of LEPRT while Mr. Mafeng also LEPRT is seen on your right eated

Recently the Local Emergency Preparedness and Response Team (LEPRT) operating in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA), Plateau state, North Central Nigeria, paid a familiarization and advocacy visit to the Chairman, Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Jos North LGA, Hon. Samuel Dala Umaru, in his office at the Local Government Council Secretariat, located in the heart of the city of Jos. Hon. Samuel Dala Umaru was appointed into office recently by the Governor of Plateau state, Bar Caleb Mutfwang.

PROFESSIONAL BODIES: ANY MAJOR ROLE AT CONTRIBUTING SIGNIFICANTLY AT GROWING HERITAGE, TRADITION AND CULTURE IN THE LAND?

Mr. Timloh Nimmyel

“Tarok Day 2024 on my mind. The activities start tomorrow 25th April, 2024. I arrived NNPC MEGA STATION, Jos by 5am and I met the queue at Lamed pharmacy. I hope to get fuel for my journey to Langtang for the celebrations of Ilum OTAROK 2024 with focus on our Culture and Identity. There will be a fundraising for Tarok University”… Mr. Timloh Nimmyel.

THE LOCAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE TEAM (LEPRT), JOS NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA (LGA) PAYS FAMILIARIZATION AND ADVOCACY VISIT TO THE CHAIRMAN JOS NORTH TRANSITION IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE

Hon. Samuel Dala Umaru

Hon. Samuel Dala Umaru, the recently appointed Chairman, Transition Implementation Committee (TIC), Jos North Local Government Area (LGA), was on Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024, paid a familiarization and advocacy visit by members of the Local Emergency Preparedness and Response Team (LEPRT), Jos North LGA, in his office, located inside the LGA Secretariat, in the beautiful city of Jos, the Plateau State Capital, North Central Nigeria.