Title:
TRADITIONAL RULERS AND TOWN UNION EXECUTIVES AS A FUNCTIONAL CORRELATE IN THE PROVISION OF SECURITY IN IGBO COMMUNITIES IN THE SOUTH EAST, NIGERIA

Authors:
Gregory C. Nwizu, Oliver Ugocha and Chinwendu Nwizu

Abstract:
Traditional institutions in Igbo societies are important institutions in governance in Igbo societies. They are the custodians of culture and traditions. The traditional rulers and town union executives have been partners in progress when it comes to the provision of security of lives and properties in Igbo societies. The research adopted the descriptive research design, and was guided by three (3) research objectives. The population of the study was 3324 respondents. Out of the number, a sample size of 1821 respondents were drawn using Taro Yamane formula for the sample size which spread across the communities selected for the study. The data was analysed using Linear Regression analysis for thorough analysis. The findings of the study show that there is positive correlation between the traditional institutions in handling security matters and challenges: the findings also revealed amongst others that the most affected areas by insecurity in Igbo societies include low agricultural productivity by farmers, economic disempowerment, human right and others too numerous to mention. Therefore, the research recommends among others that there should be a positive synergy between the governments in Igbo societies and the traditional institutions, and town unions in the south –east, Nigeria.

Keywords:
Traditional Rulers, Town union Executive, security, Igbo communities

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.37500/IJESSR.2026.9308

Date of Publication: 24-05-2026