THE TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE IN DELTA STATE: A CASE STUDY OF THE IJAW BUILDING TECHNOLOGY IN DELTA STATE
Abstract
This study investigates the traditional architecture in delta state: a case study of the ijaw building technology in delta state. The descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population for the study comprises of the ljaw people in Delta state.A Simple Random technique was used to select one hundred (100) sample from the total population. A 15-item questionnaire designed by the researcher was used to collect relevant datat for the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency count table and mean. It can be inferred from the study that that the traditional Ijaw building technology is very prevalent in Delta State. Also, it can be indicated the challenges and threats faced by traditional architecture, particularly the Ijaw building technology, in Delta State cannot be overemphasized. Moreover, it can be suggested that there are many strategies for the preservation, promotion, and revitalization of traditional architecture, with a specific focus on the Ijaw building technology, in Delta State. The study recommended that stakeholders should establish a knowledge repository,foster intergenerational mentorship and partner with academia.
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