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Igbo Tradition
The principles that have guided generations, shaping character, building communities, and creating a legacy of excellence, integrity, and collective prosperity.
Anchored in Igbo Values
Igbo traditions form the foundation of GIPTA's identity and guide its approach to service and progress. These time-tested principles, passed down through generations, continue to shape how we engage with our communities, pursue development, and honor our heritage.
Key Traditional Principles
These core values guide GIPTA's mission and inform every initiative we undertake
Egbe Bere Ugo Bere
Mutual Respect & Coexistence
Let the kite perch, let the eagle perch — whichever denies the other, may its wings break. This proverb teaches tolerance, shared space, and peaceful coexistence.
"Egbe Bere Ugo Bere"
"Oke na oru Ulo"
Oke na Ọrụ Ụlọ
Responsibility to Home and Society
The sacred duty to contribute to the development and wellbeing of one's homeland. This principle emphasizes that success abroad must translate to progress at home.
Ụmụnna
Community Kinship
The principle of extended family unity and collective responsibility. Ụmụnna represents the bond that ties blood relatives together in mutual support, decision-making, and communal welfare.
"Umumma"
"Aku Ruo Ulo"
Akụ Ruo Ụlọ
Wealth Should Uplift Community
True wealth is measured not by personal accumulation but by its impact on community development. Prosperity gains meaning when it benefits the collective.
Umu ada
Wealth Should Uplift Community
True wealth is measured not by personal accumulation but by its impact on community development. Prosperity gains meaning when it benefits the collective.
