Ugo History and Socio-religious Perspective in Edo State
Ugo is a town in Orhionmwon Local Government Area of Edo State, the people live communally. Doors' are always open when neighbours knock. There are no walls to secure privacy, no need of it. Life goes on much as it might have been three decades ago. At night all one hears is the wind whispering through the treetops. The town has a serene environment usually associated with the district. In most Ugo community there is a general traditional festival that is celebrated in remembrance of the goddesses. The traditional ruler is central in the celebration of the festival, particularly as regards rituals. The rituals in the festival is a re-enactment of the events that took place at the initial inception, when the ancient ancestors began the feast. The worshippers have held on to the belief that Igbaghon was responsible for both the divine protection and provisions that has led to the growth and development of the community. The festival was an avenue to show the rich culture of Ugo people and to seek the continued protection of the goddess over the community. The method adopted in this work is socio-historical techniques.
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