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Ethnography of Ovoko 2021 by Literatus

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CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Introduction  Indigenous knowledge and indigenous knowledge systems refer to knowledge and knowledge systems that are unique to a given culture. Indigenous knowledge can be differentiated from the modern scientific knowledge system (MSKS) and international knowledge systems. The roots of MSKS rest on scientific research conducted and generated in institutions of higher learning such as universities and research institutions. MSKS can be seen as a component of society, part of the scientific and technological advancements of humanity; this knowledge cannot be orally garnered or obtained through anything but rigourous academic study. It is propagated through advanced study’s institutes, graduate research and education, including internships and training workshops and modules. What should be understood most clearly about the MSKS is that it is self-perpetuating, where the models for training and development and career advancement all involve the reinforcement of existing s
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The EPISTLE

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THE EPISTLE This is late Ezechukwu Nwainawo (Boyi). The man that have guided us with stories about reality,although some were fictitious. But during those days I was so tender, I couldn't pay much attention. I could reminisce how we sat and how he was verbally passing the tales but unfortunately for me I wasn't that meticulous and scrupulous. Cos I never knew posterity will take me to kitchen of Literature where we cook, concoct and calligraphically inscript pot-pouris of words with the view to coming up with rhythm and rythme at its finest. I have many a time wished to flashback and grab the clue but when I go for a recall nothing could be retrieved. Ezechukwu Nwainawo was one of the extinct settlers in umuofiagu cum ibule as annals may have it,perhaps not earliest cos few had abode there before him, after the Nigeria civil war after 1970's, He had lived prominently. He wasn't a pagan but was a traditionalist or traditional believer who kept propitiating an
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Supposed St. Pa Louis Eloke

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Supposed Saint(St). Pa Louis Eloke! of Umuofiagu Ukehe, of blessed memory. By Literatus Nnamdi Ezeh Kingsley (Ezedu-Ukehe)  In the beginning of time and time imemorial when Oha Umuofiagu (Umuofiagu general assembly) was instituted and established by our forebears. Every member of Umuofiagu belonged to one religion which was traditional religion. Then, Onyeihu Umuofiagu (Eldest man) played double role. He was both the political head or the chairman of council of elders and chief priest of earth deity (Al' Umuofiagu (Ani Umuofiagu), and goddess of water (Iyi okpe Al' (ani). So, when someone becomes the oldest man in Umuofiagu, two major ceremonies are performed.  One, He takes the Arua( the scepter or staff of office and sword of justice) to assume the leadership of government of the village institutionalized in the Oha Umuofiagu (Umuofiagu assembly).  Two, He offers sacrifice to the shrine of Earth  deity and becomes the chief priest of both Earth deity and goddess of water (onu
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Leadership

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The reason why I am sheepishly loyal to leaders is because leadership comes with herculean tasks. I have led, and it was not bed of roses posed to be. ✍️ Literatus Nnamdi Ezeh Kingsley
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