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Women and Traditional Igbo Back-Handed Greetings

In Igboland, titled men greet each other using a unique method known as "ina ito," which is the traditional back-handed salute. This form of greeting is not appropriate for an "anoli"—an individual who has not been initiated into any of the traditional Igbo societies or has not yet received a traditional title.

Culture is dynamic, and some communities in Igboland are beginning to include women in these traditional greeting customs. However, there are some men who oppose this practice, arguing that it is an abomination (alu) for a woman to receive this type of greeting, as it has historically been reserved for titled men only.

I witnessed the rituals and protocols firsthand when my wife, Iyom Ugomba, was initiated into the prestigious Iyom society of Enugwu-Ukwu in December 2024. After her initiation, members took turns greeting each other with three traditional back-handed salutes, using their hand fans (akupe) and the nza (horse tail). Following this, the titled men present greeted them in the same manner. This is an age-old practice.

When writer Chimamanda Adichie was honored by her Abba community with the title ‘Odeluwa Abba,’ Peter Obi, a prominent guest, was seen giving her the traditional three back-handed salute, which sparked considerable discussion online.

In a video from an event in Anambra State, Chief Uju Edochie, who holds the traditional title of Ada Eri, was seen wearing a red cap and boldly greeting the men with the same back-handed salute. Notably, there was no resistance to this, indicating acceptance from the titled chiefs.

Women like Ada Eri are regarded as Nne Nmonwu (mother of a masquerade), just like Ndi Iyom in Igboland. They are entitled to certain privileges that only men enjoy.

The practice of greeting titled women in this manner is gaining acceptance, although it varies from community to community. There is currently no universal agreement, but I believe that over time, this practice will become more widely embraced.

Is this tradition observed in your community?

Ozonkpu Chief Uche Nworah, Ph.D.
(Ezeudo Enugwu-Ukwu na Umunri)

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*EXCLUSIVE: NNPC CEO’s fate hangs in the balance over deals with Atiku’s son-in-law*

The days of Bashir Bayo Ojulari as the group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited are numbered, TheCable has been informed.

Although there are reports that he has resigned, TheCable learnt from insiders that he has not thrown in the towel yet, “but only a miracle will keep him in office at this stage”.

President Bola Tinubu, who appointed him to replace Mele Kyari only four months ago, is said to be “livid” over security reports on Ojulari’s activities so far in office.

The NNPC GCEO has been a subject of money laundering investigations following the alleged transfer of millions of dollars to the account of AA&R Investment Group, a company with interests in energy, agribusiness, logistics, and information communication technology.

Abdullahi Bashir-Haske, the founder and group managing director of AA&R, is married to the daughter of Atiku Abubakar, the former vice-president.

Atiku is a presidential hopeful on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is likely to come up against Tinubu in 2027.

*THE BARU LINK*

Bashir-Haske, Atiku’s son-in-law, reportedly enjoyed regular NNPC patronage when Maikanti Baru was the chief executive from 2016 to 2019.

Baru died in 2020 during the COVID pandemic.

Kyari, who was the group general manager of the crude oil marketing division of the national oil company, succeeded Baru.

When he took over the reins, Kyari was reportedly unhappy with Bashir-Haske and subsequently cut him off from NNPC patronage.

Bashir-Haske, however, continued to do business with Ojulari, who was operating in the oil sector in various capacities, notably as MD of Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo) and later as founder/chairman of BAT Advisory & Energy Company Nigeria Ltd.

BAT Advisory & Energy advised Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited in its $2 billion takeover of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC).

‘ *SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY’*

Following his appointment as NNPC GCEO in April, Ojulari restored all the privileges Bashir-Haske had been denied by Kyari.

Some of the transactions between NNPC and Bashir-Haske were flagged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), sources told TheCable.

The anti-graft body has questioned Bashir-Haske, accusing him of orchestrating “large-scale money laundering through sophisticated financial structures”.

There are now allegations that NNPC was, perhaps inadvertently, funding the opposition through him.

“The president is livid with rage. He sees this as a stab in the back,” insiders told TheCable.

“A form of soft landing will be provided for Ojulari to exit, as removing him now seems to be too early in the day.

“What Ojulari has been doing amounts to sleeping with the enemy.”