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SUMMARY
The study explored traditional associations as a catalyst for community development and crime prevention and control in Ikaland, Nigeria. Thus far, the concepts of traditional associations and community development have been operationalised in this study to broaden our horizons in the subject of discussion. These associations are: age grades, town unions, masquerades/traditional secret societies, ‘Umuada’ (patrilineal daughters), ‘Umunna’ (kinsmen), youth organisations, and the like. The study revealed that the Ika nation in Southern Nigeria lived and is still living a communal life. The policy thrust of this society has always been characterised by traditional associations which carry out a number of highly commendable and community-felt projects, such as building or renovation of market malls, schools, town halls/civic centers, culverts/bridges, etc.
