Stakeholders during the public presentation of a new book titled, ‘History and Lessons From The Nigerian Civil War (Chronologically Arranged),’ co-authored by Dr Uchenna Anioke, Chief Obioma Ikechi, and Chief James Egwuonwu
Fifty-six years after the Nigerian Civil War, survivors, scholars, and key stakeholders gathered in Enugu to recount harrowing ordeals from the 30-month conflict, warning younger generations against romanticising war or resorting to violence under any guise.
The stakeholders spoke about the war during the public presentation of a new book titled, ‘History and Lessons From The Nigerian Civil War (Chronologically Arranged),’ co-authored by Dr Uchenna Anioke, Chief Obioma Ikechi, and Chief James Egwuonwu.
The presentation, which brought together public officials, traditional rulers, academics, and youth groups, doubled as a call for the reinstatement of history as a mandatory subject in Nigerian primary and secondary schools.
Sharing his childhood ordeal during the 1967–1970 conflict, the Enugu State Commissioner for Environment, Prof. Sam Ugwu, recalled fleeing through bushes with his parents to evade advancing troops while in primary one.
