CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background to the Study
The aim of this study is to examine the role of the Assemblies of God Church in the Efik customs and traditional rites and also to explore the world view of the Efik people in maintaining their customs. Among the Efik people there are various norms, beliefs, values, symbolic rites, rituals as well as principles and practices guiding the smooth operation and functioning of the society.