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What was the outcome of Nigeria civil war?
At the time of the surrender, the victorious General Gowon happened to be occupying a large printworks in Lagos, at the time of year when they were printing degree-certificates for the University of Nigeria. The General told the printers to keep the machines going - and mysteriously, all his soldiers ended up with a university degree.
Was Hitler the baddest person on earth?
Hitler is hated worldwide but there are two different theories to answer this question. # You are your own person with your own opinion. You can say that Hitler was the worst person alive, but you can also say the same thing about anybody else. # There are forgotten people in this world.The worst person ever alive could have died thousands of years ago. Who knows who it is?
How did the Civil war in Nigeria end?
Some say the main causes of the Nigerian civil war, or Biafran war, were: 1] The tribal and regional tensions between the three main tribes in Nigeria: Hausa [north], Igbo [east] and Yoruba [west] 2] Britains's wanting to maintain control over their interests in Nigeria during and dangerous time 3] The discovery of oil in the south-eastern region of Nigeria and their wanting to seceed in order to maintain control over their reserves - lest the Hausa's who controlled the central gov. at the time took control of it and the revenue gained 4] The political crises leading up to the war [also linking in and being exaserbated by the tribal tensions]: census 1963-4, electoral fraud, military coup, counter coup, secession of Biafra.
What are the effect of Nigerian civil war?
Frankly speaking the answer to this supposedly simple question may not be as simple as the question itself and I'll tell you why.... The devastating civil war has different effect on different tribes. For some, one tribe's loss is their gain in all ramifications. So simply speaking ,the opinion on the effects of the civil war will be marred in bias opinion and cover ups, because the true effect or the consequences of that fastidious war or pogrom is an indictment on those who parade themselves as leaders or elder statesmen; those who should be heading for the Hague to face war crime and crime against humanity in the current post communist, post colonial unipolar world. Basically, the effect is so numerous to mention. From, Physical, to economical , to destruction of the entire psychological social fabric that knits a society together. Of course, the Easterners beard the heavy brunt of the war. People forgot, that the Biafran territoty was the play ground for the gang of the Federal government backed by colonial master; The Great Britiain, Soviet Union, Almost all the Islamic world, in short almost every nation except for, France, Ivory Coast, Haiti, Tanzania, along with various charities and individuals across the world, especially some Americans. United States herself was involved in the messsy Viet Nam war, but mostly gave a blanch cheque to Great Britain to do as she wished. It will take all day to actually diseminate or chronicle the effect that war in full full detail right here, maybe a more realistic approach will be doing it in segments. We can start by asking what is really wrong with post civil war Nigerian society? Why are we the way we are? Why are we so dysfunctional and do things that are in variance with the basic human and societal standard? Why are we so cynical and self destructive? How come every generation seem to have their dreams deffered and years past seem better than the current era and the future seem very bleak. The irony of the whole issue is that Nigerians are in dennial. The refuse to face up to the fact that something is inherently wrong with the Nigerian Society. It is true that each life's experience shapes who we become so is true of the civil war. For the Easterners, the most brilliant generation was lost in the civil war. The Easterners emerging from the losing side of the war had to face up with the dire consequences of coming from losing a war. Although will claim that Gen. Gowon's proclamation of no Victor , No Vanquished made everything alright; but not so. The economic devastation started almost immediately. Most Easterners, had to start life from the scratch. In fact, the Late Awolowo, introduced a policy that devastated the Easterners economically. Under his ministry of Finance a deliberate policy was introduced putting a cap on the amount each Easterner can get, regardless of how much he or she deposited before the war broke out. This was early 70s, at the same time some other people on the Nigerian sides were encouraged and aided through banks loans and what have to purchase shares and equity in some of the major corporations and organizations, creating an overwhelming domination of the organized private sector in Nigeria. The same lopsided policy was introduced across the board in what supposed to be one Nigeria. The effect of some these ill advised policies are still playing out. Most men of Eastern extraction, especially the Igbos who survived the war statistics will reveled that they had shorter life span compared to their Yoruba and Hausa counterparts. Automatically their zeal for pursuit of educated was directly affected as survival took precedent, resulting in the popular Igbo traders phenomenon. Some of those traders could have been the greatest minds that could've changed the Nigeria economic and social landscape. Then you have this unofficial policy of Biafra shall not rise again! A policy that dealt a devastating blow to Nigerian holisitic and sustainable development. It is like a tripod trying to balance on two legs; almost impossible. It must continuously be supported or aided to stand, just like the Nigerian Nation has been unable to stand still and tall with its huge potentials. After the war, there was this parannoyal that all of a sudden the Biafrans will rise again and challenge the injustice they were subjected to. Just like the injustice of the first world as perceived by the Germans gave birth to the second world war. So the military leadership of that time and in fact, subsequent administrations towed the strategy of Biafra shall not rise again. One may ask, what are these policies? Let's just look at some instances; In planning post civil war Nigeria, the Eastern Nigeria, including the present South South, were deliberately eschewed or sidetracked, even though those areas are the most productive parts of country. Take for example Nigeria lost most of her citizens on car accident simply because the Government deliberately refused to develop infrastructure of those areas they considered part of Biafran territory. They ensured that all the seaports, airports, railway, and everything that may prove strategic to the suspicious Biafra never received any attention. The dual carriage way for instance, started from Shagamu and terminated at Benin city in the present Edo state, leaving the other half that connects the current Delta, Southeast and the rest of the oil producing South South single lane for decades, and God knows how many people of that region lost their lives on that narrow busy highway. The Niger Bridge, till today is still a story, meanwhile some other parts of the nation with little or no economic benefits are being inundated with infrastructures that adds little or n o value to the economic or social development of Nigeria. in fact, for a long long time the Easterners have to come to Lagos to send ordinary telex or make phone calls to their foreign partners. Till tomorrow all major goods must be cleared in Lagos and then haulaged to else where in the Eastern region, despite seaport in Calabar, Portharcourt, Warri etc. Why? because the policy makers in their myopic mind, believe that these infrastructures the back bone of a nations development may aid or serve the interest of the Biafran territory, and perhaps help in their ability to engage in another rebellion. One can go on and on, and sadly enough this mind set still plays out till this day, yet we wonder why we are under performing. Competence and qualification does not determine your position, instead it is where you come from. In fact, some positions in the federal government are considered ; No go Area for people of Eastern Nigeria, until most recently. The result; mediocrity and stagnation. Then the win the war mentality. The military boys that prosecuted the war, eventually became the leaders under the military dictatorship. Psychologically, these see the entire Nigerian entity as a war booty than must be shared among themselves, and thats exactly what they have done and continue to do. Little wonder that just about nevery Former General owns an oil bloc, and are chairmen of some of the most strategic companies in Nigeria. And with their win the war booty and idiosyncrasy, their dysfunctional approach to leadership became the new normal for the greater society. Immediate effect, fire brigade approach to everything. The violence, the destruction of the civil society and the police force, all in effort to reign supreme. Today, with much of the wealth cornered by the win the war generation, they use their wealth to perpetuate their failed policy and ideas with their deep seated resentment of those they still consider their enemies. Perhaps we all need services of the professional psychologist and psychotherapist, to help all that are wounded to heal and face up to the challenges of building a more sane and equitable society. "He who fail to realize where the rain started beating him may not know when the rain stops beating him. we need to take that backward step, and revisit or examine the devastating effect of that sad civil war.
Who was the federal commissioner of finance under Yakubu Gowon regime?
obafemi awolowo
When was Yakubu Gowon born?
Yakubu Gowon was born on October 19, 1934.
What is the airport code for Yakubu Gowon Airport?
The airport code for Yakubu Gowon Airport is JOS.
Who was the third president of Nigeria?
Yakubu Gowon.
What year was NYSC Created and by who?
1975 by yakubu gowon
Who was longest serving head of state in Nigeria?
Yakubu gowon
What was the outcome of Nigeria civil war?
At the time of the surrender, the victorious General Gowon happened to be occupying a large printworks in Lagos, at the time of year when they were printing degree-certificates for the University of Nigeria. The General told the printers to keep the machines going - and mysteriously, all his soldiers ended up with a university degree.
names of the leader in nigeria?
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa, Nnamdi Azikiwe, Yakubu Gowon, Murtala Mohammed
What happened after Nigeria came independent?
Nigeria became independent in 1960. In 1963 it became a republic but remained a member of the British Commonwealth. In 1967 the regions were replaced by states (at first 12, later 19). In 1966, a group of Ibo army murdered the federal prime minister. A group of northern officers installed General Gowon as head of the state. After a year of civil war , the military governor of the eastern region (colonel Ojuvke) proclaimed his region the Republic of Biafra. It collapsed in 1970, and General Gowon was deposed in 1975. For years several attempts were made to restore civilian rule but the unrest was increased by the violence between the Islamic groups and the Christians. Even free elections were allowed with two political parties, but the results showed corruption. Officially Moshood Abiola won the presidental elections but Babandiga annulled it and soon after it handed power over to another military government (1993). Sanni Abacha became the head of the state in 1993. He reintroduced the military constitution. Abiola returned home and was immediately arrested. Abacha promised a civilian government but meanwhile he arresed and executed a lot of pro-democracy leaders, so the country became excluded from the Commonwealth. Finally, in 1998, Abdulsalam Abubakar became President and the political prisoners were released and the democratic rule was restored.
What has the author John Digby Clarke written?
John Digby Clarke has written: 'Omu' -- subject(s): Education 'Yakubu Gowon' -- subject(s): Biography, Heads of state, Politics and government
Who is the President of Nigeria?
The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria is the head of state and head of the national executive of Nigeria. The President of Nigeria is also the commander-in-chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The current President of Nigeria is Muhammadu Buhari. On October 1, 1960, Nigeria gained independence from Britain. An all-Nigerian Executive Council was headed by a Prime Minister, Alhaji Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa. On November 16, 1960, Dr.Nnamdi Azikiwe, became the first Governor-General of a Federation of three Regions of the North, East and West, with Lagos as the Federal Capital. Each of the Regions was headed by a Premier with a Governor as Ceremonial Head. On October 1, 1963, Nigeria became a Federal Republic and severed whatever ties were left with Britain. Nigeria decided, however, to remain in the British Commonwealth of Nations. The Governor-General's position was, therefore, re-designated as President. In January 1966, a group of army officers, led by Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu, overthrew the central and regional governments, killed the prime minister, and tried to take control of the government in a failed coup d'état. Nzeogwu was countered, captured and imprisoned by General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi. General Aguiyi-Ironsi was named Military Head of State. In July 1966, a group of northern army officers revolted against the government, killed General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, and appointed the army chief of staff, General Yakubu Gowon as the head of the new military government. In 1975, General Yakubu Gowon was deposed and General Murtala Mohammed was the Head of the Federal Military Government of Nigeria until his assassination in 1976. In 1976, General Olusegun Obasanjo was made head of state in a meeting of the Supreme Military Council. Keeping the chain of command established by Murtala Muhammed in place. In 1979, Nigeria adopted a constitution that was modelled on the Constitution of the United States, with provision for a President, Senate, and House of Representatives. In October 1979, after more than 13 years of military rule, Nigeria returned to democratic rule. The National Party of Nigeria emerged victorious in the presidential election and Alhaji Shehu Shagariwas elected President. On December 31, 1983, the military overthrew the Second Republic. Major General Muhammadu Buhari emerged as the Chairman of the Supreme Military Council (SMC), the new Head of State. In August 1985, General Buhari's government was peacefully overthrown by Army Chief of Staff, Major General Ibrahim Babangida. Babangida became the President and Chairman of the Armed Forces Ruling Council. In August 1993, General Babangida stepped down and chose an interim government to replace him.Ernest Shonekan was named as interim president. General Sani Abacha seized power from Shonekan in November 1993 and became the President and Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. On 8 June 1998, General Abacha died at the presidential villa in the Nigerian capital, Abuja. Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar became the new President and Chairman of the Provisional Ruling Council. In May 1999, Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar stepped down, and the former military head of state, Olusegun Obasanjo, became the newly elected civilian president. Obasanjo served two terms in office. In May 2007, Alhaji Umaru Yar'Adua was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the 13th head of state of Nigeria. Yar'Adua died on 5 May 2010 in the Presidential villa, in Abuja, Nigeria. On 6 May 2010, the Vice President Goodluck Jonathan was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 14th head of state. On 29 May 2015, Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the 15th head of state after winning the general election.Courtesy: techbrain
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