A HISTORY OF APPRENTICESHIP IN IGBOLAND. A CASE STUDYOFONITSHA (1970 – 2015)
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The apprenticeship system in Igbo land is a unique and ancient systemof education and socialization, which has been in existence for centuries. The system, which is known as "Otundi Igbo" in the Igbo language, has played a vital role in the social, economic, and cultural
development of the Igbo people. This paper will focus on the history of the apprenticeshipsystem in Igbo land, with a case study of Onitsha between 1970 and 2015.1
The Igbo people are one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria, with a population of about 40 million people. They are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their strong sense of community. The apprenticeship system is a traditional way of learning and practising a tradeor craft, and it is an integral part of Igbo culture. The system involves a young person (usually a male) being taken under the wing of an experienced artisan or businessman, known as the "master," for a period of training and practical work. The apprentice lives with the master andlearns the trade or craft through observation, practice, and guidance
development of the Igbo people. This paper will focus on the history of the apprenticeshipsystem in Igbo land, with a case study of Onitsha between 1970 and 2015.1
The Igbo people are one of the major ethnic groups in Nigeria, with a population of about 40 million people. They are known for their entrepreneurial spirit and their strong sense of community. The apprenticeship system is a traditional way of learning and practising a tradeor craft, and it is an integral part of Igbo culture. The system involves a young person (usually a male) being taken under the wing of an experienced artisan or businessman, known as the "master," for a period of training and practical work. The apprentice lives with the master andlearns the trade or craft through observation, practice, and guidance
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