EBEKWARRA YE K’IRINIRINE (Bekwarra from the Beginning)

Abstract

This paper mirrors the past of the Bekwarra people of the Upper Cross River State of Nigeria and correlates its values in the past as a bridge to link with the contemporary world. Using the human progress theory, the paper examines the steps and slips among the Bekwarra people from the dawn of colonialism to the contemporary period and challenges her people to uphold the values of industry and honesty which was the culture of their forebears. It points out some areas of progress to be explored by her teeming population in the 21^st century. The paper emphasizes that progress in any society, organization and or in individuals, must follow a process otherwise whatever the outcome would be abortion.