A Theological appraisal of Ozo title taking and its relevance to current leadership issues in Igbo Catholic Church (Nigeria)

Table of Contents

Research Design1

Result and Discussion2

Discussion16

Leadership in Igbo Society18

Leadership Question in Igbo Society23

Conclusion27

Endnotes29

A Theological appraisal of Ozo title taking and its relevance to current leadership issues in Igbo Catholic Church (Nigeria)

Research Design

The research approach used is qualitative. Qualitative research is much more subjective than quantitative research and uses very different methods of collecting information which could be both primary and secondary. As already mentioned this study chooses the secondary method. The nature of this type of research is exploratory and open-ended.

This type of research is often less costly than surveys and is extremely effective in acquiring information. It is often the method of choice in instances where quantitative measurement is not required.

A survey was conducted to learn more about the demographic and religious profile of Igbo Catholic Church and its relevance to current leadership issues in Igbo Catholic Church and also to assess the community needs. A self-administered questionnaire survey was designed. This report examines the qualitative data from a question designed to elicit open-ended comments and discussion. The question was completed by 10 title holders and non-titled holders in Igbo communities.

As it has been mentioned the research tool in this study is qualitative interview. A qualitative interview is different from everyday conversation in the following ways. First it is a research tool and a good interviewer must prepare questions in advance, and later analyze and report results. The interviewer guides the questions and focuses the study. Good interview skills require practice and reflection. Finally, beyond the acquisition of interview skills, interviewing is a philosophy of learning. The interviewer becomes a student and then tries to get people to describe their experiences in their own terms. The results are imposed obligations on both sides.

Result and Discussion

What is Ozo title taking

Frequency

Percent

Valid Percent

Cumulative Percent

Valid

It is a tradition of Igbo people.

1

10.0

10.0

10.0

This is to assume a leading role in the community

5

50.0

50.0

60.0

This gives the ozo titltle holders some privileges in the society

1

10.0

10.0

70.0

It accords respects to the ozo titled holders

2

20.0

20.0

90.0

It is a social institution

1

10.0

10.0

100.0

Total

10

100.0

100.0

From the above pie charts it can be found out that 10% of the participants defined Ozo title talking as a tradition of Igbo people. It can be seen that majority of the respondents agree with this fact that Ozo title has leading role in the community and it is an important factor and it shows the vital role of Ozo title talking in the community. 20% of the respondents said that It accords respects to the ozo titled holders and only 10% of the respondents said that it is a social institution.

What are the purposes of Ozo title taking

Frequency

Percent

Valid Percent

Cumulative Percent

Valid

The purpose of taking ozo title is to sanctify the taker

3

30.0

30.0

30.0

They represent communities in settling cases or disputes

4

40.0

40.0

70.0

To make sacred the tradition of Igbos, in respecting people in the community

2

20.0

20.0

90.0

To safeguard the Igbo culture

1

10.0

10.0

100.0

Total

10

100.0

100.0

Next question discusses the purpose of Ozo title taking. From the above pie charts it can be ...