Rivers community that forbids female dogs explains tradition to NYSC members.
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By Davies Iheamnachor — APARA The people of Ekinobo in Apara Kingdom, Ikwerre ethnic nationality of Rivers State, have raised the alarm over the growing disregard for their customs, including a longstanding prohibition against keeping female dogs in the community.
•His Royal Majesty Eze Ohna Apara Kingdom, Gift Eziwhuo Johnson (middle), flanked by corps members.
The community, located in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, said urbanization, the influx of strangers and increasing Western influence had contributed to the erosion of its cultural heritage and traditional practices. This came as the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Eze Gift Eziwhuo Johnson, Eze Ohna Apara IV, and the Chiefs-in-Council hosted members of the Culture and Tourism Community Development Service (CDS) of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to a cultural orientation programme on the customs, traditions and laws of the Apara people. The corps members embarked on the visit as part of an initiative to familiarise themselves with the cultural values of their host communities, understand local traditions and avoid practices capable of offending indigenous sensibilities. The visit also provided an opportunity for the traditional institution to seek stronger collaboration with the NYSC in promoting mutual understanding, preserving cultural heritage and fostering peaceful relationships.
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