This paper is an interrogation of the link between the social crisis extantly experiencedby modern African women and the change that occurred in the economic system within the firstsix decades of the twentieth century. It examines the social basis of Oto-Edo and Ughevbughewomen involvement in the pottery industry as a way of demonstrating the nexus betweenproduction activities and the needs of Ughievwen society under the indigenous economicsystem. In the conclusion, the paper posits that efforts shouldnot only be geared at evolvingdevelopmental programmes that will extricate us from dependence on monocultural economy(dependence on crude oil), but also, a re-orientation and aggressive implementation of policiesthat would show case the productive capacities of women albeit integrating same in oureducational curriculum. Empowering women as “mothers” of the society is one sure way ofsolidifying the society and engendering peace and progress.