THE ROLE OF TRADITIONAL COUNSELLORS IN THE SOCIETY AND WHY THEY SHOULD BE REGARDED

Most sub-Saharan African societies have, in the past, been held together by elements unique to the region. The most outstanding of these elements are: the extended family system, including the clan and the tribe; chieftaincy; taboos; various forms of initiation; and close links with ancestors and elders. The village is the focal point of society. While each one of these elements is important, only a few are used to illustrate the role of counseling in present-day sub-Saharan African societies.