Igbo people of Southeast Nigeria are synonymous with adventure and industry. They are also believed to be endowed with good business acumen. These unique traits, many perceived, have helped them to traverse the world and in most cases, flourish and dominant wherever they find themselves.
As it is their tradition, they return annually to develop their community and in doing so, they compete to outdo one. Little wonder then the author described Igbo land as a home everyone should be proud of in every respect.
Dr. Longinus I. Ofoegbu, in this interesting and insightful publication titled, Igbo People of Nigeria: Big Outside, Small At Home, disclosed that community and individual self-reliance which is part and parcel of Igbo culture has been responsible for the developmental pace in Igbo land.