THE CONCEPT OF IGWEBUIKE IN IGBO KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION

Abstract

Igwebuike, as a concept in Igbo ideology, is that of strength in numbers, where togetherness in one accord remains the watch word and the spirit of engagement. It aims towards the promotion of a sustainable development and also improvement of economic, social, cultural and political purity within the Igbo-speaking people in comparison with their neighbours of other languages and nationalities. The Igwebuike philosophy, therefore, becomes the force behind the Igbo indigenous knowledge holders in making their own decisions as it affects their future life endeavours, which define them as a people among others of different cultures. What it implies then is that Igwebuike application is inherent in selfdetermination and consistent with socio-cultural and other developmental relativity. Igwebuike ensures equity and justice in Igbo integration of knowledge through its nature of all hands being on deck.