The Obi of Onitsha, His Majesty Igwe Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, has cautioned against embracing western values to the detriment of Nigeria’s rich cultural heritage.

Speaking at the 33rd Center for Values in Leadership (CVL’s) Leader Without Title (LWT), Achebe expressed serious concern over the effect of western cultures on Nigerians.

Speaking on the theme, Modern Traditional Leaders As Development Catalysts, he noted, “western education in Nigeria is a positive factor but then it is important also that we don’t let western influence make us forget our own qualities as Nigerians.

“What is happening today in my own mind is that the forces of globalisation are tending to drive everything. CNN is all over the place, Manchester United and English football, blue jeans and social media are dominating our attention, even in the rural areas.”