INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN ISUOKOMA: FOCUS ON IMPLICATIONS FOR POLITICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION

Abstract

The role of individuals and groups in community development cannot be neglected. In different parts of the globe, individuals drive powerful development dynamics for their communities, states and provinces. This is focused on Isuokoma clan in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. It traced the origin of Isuokoma people before accounting for the rise of Isuokoma Progressive Minds. The study relied primarily on key informant interviews as source of data. The data that were collected were interpreted and presented thematically. The finding of the study reveals that a number of Isuokoma sons and daughters as well as groups like Isuokoma Progressive Minds has advanced the development of the clan. It also revealed that the development that these individuals and group has brought to the community has political and environmental implications. The study therefore recommends Isuokoma development through industrialization and business development, electrification, road construction, provision of hospital facilities and federal employment as well as educational development as major areas of human and resource development paths.