Women in Community Development: The Contributions of Nnobi Women since 2009 -2022

Abstract

This study is a careful examination of the contributions of Nnobi women to community development. It tried to look at the various spheres of life that their contributions have been felt. By way of explanation, it delved into the political, economic and social dimensions of those contributions. The study employed historical methods predicated on qualitative and field research. The data used herein were generated from both primary and secondary sources. A cardinal primary source used was oral interviews, which were based on random selection of men and women of Nnobi community. The secondary sources utilized were mainly books and journal articles. A significant revelation of this inquiry reveals that Nnobi women actively engage in mentoring apprentices within their respective fields, thereby fortifying the traditional Igbo apprenticeship framework. Moreover, this study illuminates the distinct contributions of Nnobi women and underscores the necessity for governmental support and intervention. Furthermore, this research serves as a valuable addition to the existing literature on apprenticeship systems and gender studies.