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What is the Igbo people’s economic system?

The Igbo are known for their entrepreneurial spirit, with a strong emphasis on trade, business, and apprenticeship. The Igbo apprenticeship system (Igba Boi) is a globally recognized model for wealth creation and economic empowerment, where young people learn trade and business from established entrepreneurs before starting their ventures.

Historically, the Igbo engaged in agriculture, blacksmithing, and trading, which made them influential in the West African economy

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