DR. J. C. NWAKA

This chapter concludes this work. It ties up all the major points in the previous chapters relating to the impact of change and continuity in Urhobo traditional marriage with case study of Ughelli Chiefdom.

The evidence from the study of the area of Urhobo marriage system and to examine the rationale of the changing role of traditional marriage system in Urhobo sub-ethnic group. The study indicates that a woman whose bride price has been paid is treated differently especially, when a situation arises from another woman who just packed in with a man. For example, respect is accorded to a woman who was married properly whereas a woman who just moved into a man’s house is treated with little or no respect by the man’s family. This is why every parent wants his/her daughter to be properly married is central concern of this research.

From the observation of this research marriage activities in Ughelli were well managed and elaborate, as it served the people well by helping to keep them united, stable and creating a sort of prosperity that made a remarkable Urhobo tradition in Ughelli which also inspired her neighbors.