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Developmental Episodes and Impact of Selected Hometown Associations in Southwestern Communities in Nigeria

Author(s) Mr. Olaolu Awolola
Country United States
Abstract The role of hometown associations (HTAs) is quite old in the socio-economic and cultural development of the population in Southwestern Nigeria. Informed by the pre-literate African society and kinship systems, HTAs became institutionalized community entities in the colonial times, and the mandate was to serve the needs of the local population as well applied development. This paper discusses developmental events and influences of the chosen users of HTAs such as Egbe Atunluse Ile-Ijesa, Ifon Progressive Union, Ilobu Progressive Union, Otan-Ayegbaju Progressive Union, Fiditi Progressive Union, Erin Progressive Union and Egbe Omo Ibile Awe. With the help of archival materials, historical documents, and secondary literature, the study also demonstrates the functions of the associations concerning infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and economic empowerment. The results of the research show that the HTA did not just complement the government in delivering the necessary services, but also became the tool of civic activity, preservation of culture, and identity building on the collective level. Nevertheless, the challenges, including the lack of financial resources and political manipulation, were adjusted over the years and women and the younger population were included in leadership and project implementation.
Keywords Hometown Associations, Southwestern Nigeria, Community Development, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Civic Engagement, Socio-economic Transformation, Colonial Era, Grassroots Organizations
Field Sociology
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-27
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63968
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