PUBLICATION–037MM2023
The traditional respect structure in Igede is not outdated. It is still relevant and serve the need of the modern society. The traditional concept of respect for elders is not oppressive and should never be replaced with any alternative forms of relationship. You can go to court if you think otherwise. Just that they need to be elders indeed.
A POEM IN HONOUR OF DEAR ELDERS
Respect for elders, a value so dear
Ingrained in our cultures, year after year
Traditionally, we hold them high
For their wisdom, experience and life's reply
They are the jewels of our community
Our mentors, advisors and source of unity
Their stories passed down from generation to generation
A legacy of honor, a mark of distinction
Their wrinkled faces tell a thousand tales
A vast wealth of knowledge that never fails
Their counsel, a compass for the young
A guide to a life worth living and a song to be sung
The respect for elders, a noble act
Promotes harmony, peace and honorable pact
It binds us, connects us and gives us identity
A legacy that transcends time, space and humanity
Our elders have lived life so long
Through ups and downs, they stay strong
Their contribution to Igede society cannot be denied
For their achievements, we hold them with pride
So let us keep our traditions alive
And respect our elders like they never die
For in them rests the wisdom of the ages
A priceless inheritance, a legacy that engages.
Ọkpana ọkpụ alegu anụ hịnyọ́ la ọjẹ́ẹ́byị́ mē-ē
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