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In a recent revelation, former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (rtd), has shed new light on the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), stating that Britain played a significant role in urging him to go to war. Gowon claimed that the British government saw the rising technological and economic strength of the Igbo people as a threat to their influence in Nigeria.
According to Gowon, Igbo land had made remarkable progress in technology and infrastructure, particularly with the development of what he referred to as “Quantum City.” He suggested that without foreign intervention, the Igbos could have overpowered Nigeria within a month.
The Nigerian Civil War, also known as the Biafra War, erupted when the eastern region, predominantly occupied by the Igbo ethnic group, declared independence as the Republic of Biafra. The war led to massive casualties, economic devastation, and a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Biafrans suffering from starvation due to a blockade imposed by the Nigerian government.
Gowon’s comments reignite discussions about the role of foreign powers in African conflicts and the untapped potential of the Igbo people. The former leader’s statement has sparked mixed reactions, with some seeing it as an acknowledgment of past mistakes, while others argue it highlights the need for greater unity and reconciliation in Nigeria.
His remarks raise questions about how different Nigeria’s history might have been if the war had taken a different course and whether the country has fully leveraged the technological prowess of the Igbo people in national development.
