With its ability to confer respect and dignity, not to talk to talk of security amongst others, it is no wonder that marriage is the highest aspiration of an average Igbo girl.

That is the norm in a traditional Igbo setting. However, a lot has gone on in this 21st century. The likes of Onyeka Onwenu are single women and still respected.
In the past, a womans status is qualified as Di bu Ugwu or mma--The prestige of the woman is her husband.
Now it is, Agwa nwanyi bu mma--Woman's attitude is her prestige.
In reality, every Igbo woman looks forward to the day her traditional wedding will take place.

Is the desire to get married limited to Igbo girls alone?
btw,it's 2011,I don't believe that getting married is the "greatest aspiration of EVERY" Igbo girl.

I co-sign Andrews post.