IHECHIOWA OF AROCHUKWU LOCAL GOV’T AREA OF ABIA STATE: HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF IHECHIOWA

Abstract/Intro.

Ihechiowa has a rich history which has continued to impact on the people’s present-day worldview. It is a worldview that is hinged on the philosophy of brotherliness and a positive approach to life’s many challenges. It has also come to be one that believes in the imperative of applying tact and discipline in every undertaking as encapsulated in the adage that, “Onye asoghi egwu, adighi ike” (He who fears nothing is not strong). This means that a person who lacks the capacity to discern and masquerades as strong and unbeatable is in reality, a coward who is very likely to march to his death out of carelessness. This is an important advice for any Ihechiowa indigene who is embarking on any project.